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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,519.68, 53,163.26 and 23,417.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,519.68, 53,163.26 and 23,417.08 is: 32,319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,519.68 : 53,163.26 = 23,417.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,519.68/53,163.26 = 23,417.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,519.68x = 53,163.26 × 23,417.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,519.68x = 1,244,928,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,928,312.48/38,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,319.28

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