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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,903.31, 53,687.63 and 23,795.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,903.31, 53,687.63 and 23,795.69 is: 32,838.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,903.31 : 53,687.63 = 23,795.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,903.31/53,687.63 = 23,795.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,903.31x = 53,687.63 × 23,795.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,903.31x = 1,277,533,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,533,812.90/38,903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,838.69

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