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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,551.96, 53,181.18 and 23,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,551.96, 53,181.18 and 23,449.24 is: 32,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,551.96 : 53,181.18 = 23,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,551.96/53,181.18 = 23,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,551.96x = 53,181.18 × 23,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,551.96x = 1,247,058,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,058,120.35/38,551.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,347.47

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