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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,630.64, 53,308.44 and 23,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,630.64, 53,308.44 and 23,723.76 is: 32,737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,630.64 : 53,308.44 = 23,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,630.64/53,308.44 = 23,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,630.64x = 53,308.44 × 23,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,630.64x = 1,264,676,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,676,636.53/38,630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,737.66

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