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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,943.52, 53,729.68 and 23,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,943.52, 53,729.68 and 23,033.44 is: 31,778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,943.52 : 53,729.68 = 23,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,943.52/53,729.68 = 23,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,943.52x = 53,729.68 × 23,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,943.52x = 1,237,579,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,579,360.50/38,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,778.83

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