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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,819.32, 53,558.22 and 23,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,819.32, 53,558.22 and 23,923.96 is: 33,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,819.32 : 53,558.22 = 23,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,819.32/53,558.22 = 23,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,819.32x = 53,558.22 × 23,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,819.32x = 1,281,324,712.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,324,712.95/38,819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,007.40

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