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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.89, 53,297.87 and 23,507.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.89, 53,297.87 and 23,507.97 is: 32,450.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.89 : 53,297.87 = 23,507.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.89/53,297.87 = 23,507.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.89x = 53,297.87 × 23,507.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.89x = 1,252,924,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,924,909.77/38,609.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,450.88

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