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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.26, 53,403.42 and 23,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.26, 53,403.42 and 23,592.23 is: 32,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.26 : 53,403.42 = 23,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.26/53,403.42 = 23,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.26x = 53,403.42 × 23,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.26x = 1,259,905,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,905,500.41/38,691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,563.06

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