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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,679.64, 53,387.58 and 23,767

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,679.64, 53,387.58 and 23,767 is: 32,804.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,679.64 : 53,387.58 = 23,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,679.64/53,387.58 = 23,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,679.64x = 53,387.58 × 23,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,679.64x = 1,268,862,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,862,613.86/38,679.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,804.41

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