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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,621.23, 53,301.78 and 23,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,621.23, 53,301.78 and 23,522.74 is: 32,464.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,621.23 : 53,301.78 = 23,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,621.23/53,301.78 = 23,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,621.23x = 53,301.78 × 23,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,621.23x = 1,253,803,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,803,912.48/38,621.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,464.11

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