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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,908.23, 53,910.19 and 38,067.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,908.23, 53,910.19 and 38,067.45 is: 52,745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,908.23 : 53,910.19 = 38,067.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,908.23/53,910.19 = 38,067.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,908.23x = 53,910.19 × 38,067.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,908.23x = 2,052,223,462.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,223,462.32/38,908.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,745.23

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