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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,965.32, 53,772.66 and 23,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,965.32, 53,772.66 and 23,049.36 is: 31,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,965.32 : 53,772.66 = 23,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,965.32/53,772.66 = 23,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,965.32x = 53,772.66 × 23,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,965.32x = 1,239,425,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,425,398.50/38,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,808.42

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