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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,918.13, 53,697.11 and 23,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,918.13, 53,697.11 and 23,805.27 is: 32,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,918.13 : 53,697.11 = 23,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,918.13/53,697.11 = 23,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,918.13x = 53,697.11 × 23,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,918.13x = 1,278,274,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,274,201.77/38,918.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,845.21

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