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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.64, 53,689.74 and 23,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.64, 53,689.74 and 23,004.44 is: 31,738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.64 : 53,689.74 = 23,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.64/53,689.74 = 23,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.64x = 53,689.74 × 23,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.64x = 1,235,102,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,102,402.45/38,914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,738.76

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