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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,794.61, 53,535.06 and 23,712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,794.61, 53,535.06 and 23,712.53 is: 32,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,794.61 : 53,535.06 = 23,712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,794.61/53,535.06 = 23,712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,794.61x = 53,535.06 × 23,712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,794.61x = 1,269,451,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,451,448.63/38,794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,722.36

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