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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,859.90, 53,630.55 and 23,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,859.90, 53,630.55 and 23,759.34 is: 32,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,859.90 : 53,630.55 = 23,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,859.90/53,630.55 = 23,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,859.90x = 53,630.55 × 23,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,859.90x = 1,274,226,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,226,471.84/38,859.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,790.27

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