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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,628.48, 53,320.14 and 23,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,628.48, 53,320.14 and 23,530.89 is: 32,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,628.48 : 53,320.14 = 23,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,628.48/53,320.14 = 23,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,628.48x = 53,320.14 × 23,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,628.48x = 1,254,670,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,670,349.12/38,628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,480.45

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