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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.08, 53,289.90 and 23,511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.08, 53,289.90 and 23,511.06 is: 32,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.08 : 53,289.90 = 23,511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.08/53,289.90 = 23,511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.08x = 53,289.90 × 23,511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.08x = 1,252,902,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,902,036.29/38,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,449.29

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