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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.40, 53,299.95 and 23,509.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.40, 53,299.95 and 23,509.47 is: 32,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.40 : 53,299.95 = 23,509.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.40/53,299.95 = 23,509.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.40x = 53,299.95 × 23,509.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.40x = 1,253,053,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,053,575.53/38,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,452.95

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