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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.20, 53,535.96 and 23,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.20, 53,535.96 and 23,713.12 is: 32,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.20 : 53,535.96 = 23,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.20/53,535.96 = 23,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.20x = 53,535.96 × 23,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.20x = 1,269,504,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,504,643.80/38,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,723.24

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