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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,819.22, 53,571.69 and 23,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,819.22, 53,571.69 and 23,714.34 is: 32,726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,819.22 : 53,571.69 = 23,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,819.22/53,571.69 = 23,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,819.22x = 53,571.69 × 23,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,819.22x = 1,270,417,271.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,417,271.03/38,819.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,726.50

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