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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,905.68, 53,688.96 and 23,798.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,905.68, 53,688.96 and 23,798.55 is: 32,841.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,905.68 : 53,688.96 = 23,798.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,905.68/53,688.96 = 23,798.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,905.68x = 53,688.96 × 23,798.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,905.68x = 1,277,719,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,719,399.01/38,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,841.46

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