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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,625.73, 53,307.99 and 23,527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,625.73, 53,307.99 and 23,527.23 is: 32,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,625.73 : 53,307.99 = 23,527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,625.73/53,307.99 = 23,527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,625.73x = 53,307.99 × 23,527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,625.73x = 1,254,189,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,189,141.66/38,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,470.30

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