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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.11, 53,767.70 and 23,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.11, 53,767.70 and 23,044.09 is: 31,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.11 : 53,767.70 = 23,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.11/53,767.70 = 23,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.11x = 53,767.70 × 23,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.11x = 1,239,027,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,027,717.89/38,954.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,807.37

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