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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,849.48, 53,616.44 and 23,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,849.48, 53,616.44 and 23,751 is: 32,778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,849.48 : 53,616.44 = 23,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,849.48/53,616.44 = 23,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,849.48x = 53,616.44 × 23,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,849.48x = 1,273,444,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,444,066.44/38,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,778.92

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