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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.62, 53,377 and 23,769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.62, 53,377 and 23,769.26 is: 32,813.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.62 : 53,377 = 23,769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.62/53,377 = 23,769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.62x = 53,377 × 23,769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.62x = 1,268,731,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,731,791.02/38,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,813.77

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