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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,955.72, 53,754.93 and 23,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,955.72, 53,754.93 and 23,037.06 is: 31,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,955.72 : 53,754.93 = 23,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,955.72/53,754.93 = 23,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,955.72x = 53,754.93 × 23,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,955.72x = 1,238,355,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,355,547.71/38,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,788.80

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