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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,631.64, 53,309.82 and 23,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,631.64, 53,309.82 and 23,724.76 is: 32,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,631.64 : 53,309.82 = 23,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,631.64/53,309.82 = 23,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,631.64x = 53,309.82 × 23,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,631.64x = 1,264,762,685.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,762,685.14/38,631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,739.04

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