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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,969.97, 53,765.80 and 23,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,969.97, 53,765.80 and 23,846.86 is: 32,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,969.97 : 53,765.80 = 23,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,969.97/53,765.80 = 23,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,969.97x = 53,765.80 × 23,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,969.97x = 1,282,145,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,145,505.39/38,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,900.86

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