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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,777.59, 53,516.99 and 23,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,777.59, 53,516.99 and 23,679.08 is: 32,679.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,777.59 : 53,516.99 = 23,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,777.59/53,516.99 = 23,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,777.59x = 53,516.99 × 23,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,777.59x = 1,267,233,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,233,247.71/38,777.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,679.53

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