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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.83, 53,667.56 and 23,795.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.83, 53,667.56 and 23,795.15 is: 32,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.83 : 53,667.56 = 23,795.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.83/53,667.56 = 23,795.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.83x = 53,667.56 × 23,795.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.83x = 1,277,027,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,027,521.36/38,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,826.93

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