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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,809.06, 53,562.31 and 23,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,809.06, 53,562.31 and 23,710.46 is: 32,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,809.06 : 53,562.31 = 23,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,809.06/53,562.31 = 23,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,809.06x = 53,562.31 × 23,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,809.06x = 1,269,987,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,987,008.76/38,809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,723.98

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