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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.73, 53,699.63 and 23,005.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.73, 53,699.63 and 23,005.05 is: 31,747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.73 : 53,699.63 = 23,005.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.73/53,699.63 = 23,005.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.73x = 53,699.63 × 23,005.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.73x = 1,235,362,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,362,558.11/38,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,747.00

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