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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,618.23, 53,297.64 and 23,519.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,618.23, 53,297.64 and 23,519.74 is: 32,459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,618.23 : 53,297.64 = 23,519.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,618.23/53,297.64 = 23,519.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,618.23x = 53,297.64 × 23,519.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,618.23x = 1,253,546,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,546,635.41/38,618.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,459.97

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