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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,811.13, 53,565.15 and 23,712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,811.13, 53,565.15 and 23,712.52 is: 32,726.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,811.13 : 53,565.15 = 23,712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,811.13/53,565.15 = 23,712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,811.13x = 53,565.15 × 23,712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,811.13x = 1,270,164,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,164,690.68/38,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,726.82

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