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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934.78, 53,731.08 and 23,827.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934.78, 53,731.08 and 23,827.17 is: 32,882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934.78 : 53,731.08 = 23,827.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934.78/53,731.08 = 23,827.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934.78x = 53,731.08 × 23,827.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934.78x = 1,280,259,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,259,577.44/38,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,882.16

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