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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,607.48, 53,286.66 and 23,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,607.48, 53,286.66 and 23,505 is: 32,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,607.48 : 53,286.66 = 23,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,607.48/53,286.66 = 23,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,607.48x = 53,286.66 × 23,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,607.48x = 1,252,502,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,502,943.30/38,607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,441.98

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