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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,672.59, 53,367.96 and 23,562.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,672.59, 53,367.96 and 23,562.09 is: 32,515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,672.59 : 53,367.96 = 23,562.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,672.59/53,367.96 = 23,562.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,672.59x = 53,367.96 × 23,562.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,672.59x = 1,257,460,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,460,764.99/38,672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,515.56

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