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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,969.82, 53,778.87 and 23,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,969.82, 53,778.87 and 23,053.86 is: 31,814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,969.82 : 53,778.87 = 23,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,969.82/53,778.87 = 23,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,969.82x = 53,778.87 × 23,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,969.82x = 1,239,810,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,810,539.94/38,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,814.63

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