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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.67, 53,696.42 and 23,802.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,909.67, 53,696.42 and 23,802.05 is: 32,847.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,909.67 : 53,696.42 = 23,802.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,909.67/53,696.42 = 23,802.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,909.67x = 53,696.42 × 23,802.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,909.67x = 1,278,084,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,084,873.66/38,909.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,847.49

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