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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.94, 53,349.96 and 23,558.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.94, 53,349.96 and 23,558.09 is: 32,500.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.94 : 53,349.96 = 23,558.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.94/53,349.96 = 23,558.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.94x = 53,349.96 × 23,558.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.94x = 1,256,823,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,823,291.22/38,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,500.46

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