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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.37, 53,766.75 and 23,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.37, 53,766.75 and 23,045.01 is: 31,798.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.37 : 53,766.75 = 23,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.37/53,766.75 = 23,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.37x = 53,766.75 × 23,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.37x = 1,239,055,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,055,291.42/38,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,798.07

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