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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.08, 53,633.16 and 23,755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.08, 53,633.16 and 23,755.40 is: 32,782.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.08 : 53,633.16 = 23,755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.08/53,633.16 = 23,755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.08x = 53,633.16 × 23,755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.08x = 1,274,077,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,077,169.06/38,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,782.05

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