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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,622.74, 53,303.86 and 23,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,622.74, 53,303.86 and 23,524.26 is: 32,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,622.74 : 53,303.86 = 23,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,622.74/53,303.86 = 23,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,622.74x = 53,303.86 × 23,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,622.74x = 1,253,933,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,933,861.64/38,622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,466.21

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