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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.59, 53,769.92 and 23,849.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.59, 53,769.92 and 23,849.48 is: 32,904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.59 : 53,769.92 = 23,849.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.59/53,769.92 = 23,849.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.59x = 53,769.92 × 23,849.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.59x = 1,282,384,646.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,384,646.82/38,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,904.79

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