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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,602.98, 53,256.51 and 23,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,602.98, 53,256.51 and 23,483.52 is: 32,397.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,602.98 : 53,256.51 = 23,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,602.98/53,256.51 = 23,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,602.98x = 53,256.51 × 23,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,602.98x = 1,250,650,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,650,317.72/38,602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,397.77

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