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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,631.14, 53,309.13 and 23,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,631.14, 53,309.13 and 23,724.26 is: 32,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,631.14 : 53,309.13 = 23,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,631.14/53,309.13 = 23,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,631.14x = 53,309.13 × 23,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,631.14x = 1,264,719,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,719,660.49/38,631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,738.35

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