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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,807.82, 53,541.90 and 23,695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,807.82, 53,541.90 and 23,695.02 is: 32,691.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,807.82 : 53,541.90 = 23,695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,807.82/53,541.90 = 23,695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,807.82x = 53,541.90 × 23,695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,807.82x = 1,268,676,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,676,391.34/38,807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,691.26

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