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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,541.68, 53,196.08 and 23,431.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,541.68, 53,196.08 and 23,431.13 is: 32,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,541.68 : 53,196.08 = 23,431.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,541.68/53,196.08 = 23,431.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,541.68x = 53,196.08 × 23,431.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,541.68x = 1,246,443,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,443,882.83/38,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,340.16

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