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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.36, 53,769.42 and 23,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.36, 53,769.42 and 23,045.34 is: 31,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.36 : 53,769.42 = 23,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.36/53,769.42 = 23,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.36x = 53,769.42 × 23,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.36x = 1,239,134,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,134,565.50/38,955.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,809.09

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