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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.04, 53,772.78 and 23,884.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.04, 53,772.78 and 23,884.92 is: 32,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.04 : 53,772.78 = 23,884.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.04/53,772.78 = 23,884.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.04x = 53,772.78 × 23,884.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.04x = 1,284,358,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,358,548.48/38,966.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.97

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