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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,950.86, 53,763.21 and 23,040.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,950.86, 53,763.21 and 23,040.84 is: 31,802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,950.86 : 53,763.21 = 23,040.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,950.86/53,763.21 = 23,040.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,950.86x = 53,763.21 × 23,040.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,950.86x = 1,238,749,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,749,519.50/38,950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,802.88

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