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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,921.09, 53,707.46 and 23,002.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,921.09, 53,707.46 and 23,002.43 is: 31,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,921.09 : 53,707.46 = 23,002.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,921.09/53,707.46 = 23,002.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,921.09x = 53,707.46 × 23,002.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,921.09x = 1,235,401,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,401,705.58/38,921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,741.19

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