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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,918.99, 53,705.97 and 23,004.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,918.99, 53,705.97 and 23,004.92 is: 31,745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,918.99 : 53,705.97 = 23,004.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,918.99/53,705.97 = 23,004.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,918.99x = 53,705.97 × 23,004.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,918.99x = 1,235,501,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,501,274.84/38,918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,745.46

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