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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,950.96, 53,756.34 and 23,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,950.96, 53,756.34 and 23,853.64 is: 32,920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,950.96 : 53,756.34 = 23,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,950.96/53,756.34 = 23,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,950.96x = 53,756.34 × 23,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,950.96x = 1,282,284,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,284,382.08/38,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,920.48

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