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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,916.64, 53,692.48 and 23,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,916.64, 53,692.48 and 23,006.44 is: 31,741.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,916.64 : 53,692.48 = 23,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,916.64/53,692.48 = 23,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,916.64x = 53,692.48 × 23,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,916.64x = 1,235,272,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,272,819.57/38,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.51

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