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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,932.96, 53,731.47 and 23,835.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,932.96, 53,731.47 and 23,835.61 is: 32,895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,932.96 : 53,731.47 = 23,835.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,932.96/53,731.47 = 23,835.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,932.96x = 53,731.47 × 23,835.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,932.96x = 1,280,722,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,722,363.65/38,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,895.58

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