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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,618.48, 53,284.88 and 23,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,618.48, 53,284.88 and 23,519.04 is: 32,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,618.48 : 53,284.88 = 23,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,618.48/53,284.88 = 23,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,618.48x = 53,284.88 × 23,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,618.48x = 1,253,209,224.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,209,224.12/38,618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,451.02

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