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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,739.36, 53,485.20 and 23,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,739.36, 53,485.20 and 23,844 is: 32,920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,739.36 : 53,485.20 = 23,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,739.36/53,485.20 = 23,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,739.36x = 53,485.20 × 23,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,739.36x = 1,275,301,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,301,108.80/38,739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,920.04

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