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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,627.48, 53,318.76 and 23,529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,627.48, 53,318.76 and 23,529.89 is: 32,479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,627.48 : 53,318.76 = 23,529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,627.48/53,318.76 = 23,529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,627.48x = 53,318.76 × 23,529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,627.48x = 1,254,584,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,584,602.80/38,627.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,479.07

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