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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,787.19, 53,524.92 and 23,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,787.19, 53,524.92 and 23,705.08 is: 32,712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,787.19 : 53,524.92 = 23,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,787.19/53,524.92 = 23,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,787.19x = 53,524.92 × 23,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,787.19x = 1,268,812,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,812,510.59/38,787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,712.15

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