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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,643.08, 53,319.74 and 23,525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,643.08, 53,319.74 and 23,525.66 is: 32,460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,643.08 : 53,319.74 = 23,525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,643.08/53,319.74 = 23,525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,643.08x = 53,319.74 × 23,525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,643.08x = 1,254,382,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,382,074.53/38,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,460.72

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