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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.95, 53,536.91 and 23,713.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.95, 53,536.91 and 23,713.95 is: 32,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.95 : 53,536.91 = 23,713.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.95/53,536.91 = 23,713.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.95x = 53,536.91 × 23,713.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.95x = 1,269,571,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,571,606.89/38,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,724.33

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