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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,889.16, 53,650.65 and 23,776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,889.16, 53,650.65 and 23,776.99 is: 32,802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,889.16 : 53,650.65 = 23,776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,889.16/53,650.65 = 23,776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,889.16x = 53,650.65 × 23,776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,889.16x = 1,275,651,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,651,225.37/38,889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,802.23

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