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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,922.62, 53,703.33 and 23,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,922.62, 53,703.33 and 23,809.76 is: 32,851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,922.62 : 53,703.33 = 23,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,922.62/53,703.33 = 23,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,922.62x = 53,703.33 × 23,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,922.62x = 1,278,663,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,663,398.50/38,922.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,851.42

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