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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.64, 53,383.44 and 23,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.64, 53,383.44 and 23,764 is: 32,800.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.64 : 53,383.44 = 23,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.64/53,383.44 = 23,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.64x = 53,383.44 × 23,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.64x = 1,268,604,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,604,068.16/38,676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,800.27

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