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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,545.73, 53,209.49 and 23,443.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,545.73, 53,209.49 and 23,443.23 is: 32,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,545.73 : 53,209.49 = 23,443.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,545.73/53,209.49 = 23,443.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,545.73x = 53,209.49 × 23,443.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,545.73x = 1,247,402,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,402,370.86/38,545.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,361.63

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