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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,641.08, 53,316.99 and 23,523.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,641.08, 53,316.99 and 23,523.66 is: 32,457.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,641.08 : 53,316.99 = 23,523.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,641.08/53,316.99 = 23,523.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,641.08x = 53,316.99 × 23,523.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,641.08x = 1,254,210,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,210,744.98/38,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,457.96

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