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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.94, 53,513.52 and 23,696.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.94, 53,513.52 and 23,696.84 is: 32,700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.94 : 53,513.52 = 23,696.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.94/53,513.52 = 23,696.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.94x = 53,513.52 × 23,696.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.94x = 1,268,101,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,101,321.28/38,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,700.77

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