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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,524.68, 53,170.18 and 23,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,524.68, 53,170.18 and 23,422.08 is: 32,326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,524.68 : 53,170.18 = 23,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,524.68/53,170.18 = 23,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,524.68x = 53,170.18 × 23,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,524.68x = 1,245,356,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,356,209.57/38,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,326.19

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