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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,637.33, 53,316.59 and 23,528.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,637.33, 53,316.59 and 23,528.32 is: 32,467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,637.33 : 53,316.59 = 23,528.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,637.33/53,316.59 = 23,528.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,637.33x = 53,316.59 × 23,528.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,637.33x = 1,254,449,539.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,449,539.90/38,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,467.29

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