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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,541.05, 53,195.22 and 23,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,541.05, 53,195.22 and 23,430.50 is: 32,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,541.05 : 53,195.22 = 23,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,541.05/53,195.22 = 23,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,541.05x = 53,195.22 × 23,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,541.05x = 1,246,390,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,390,485.06/38,541.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,339.30

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