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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.22, 53,770.29 and 23,850.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.22, 53,770.29 and 23,850.11 is: 32,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.22 : 53,770.29 = 23,850.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.22/53,770.29 = 23,850.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.22x = 53,770.29 × 23,850.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.22x = 1,282,427,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,427,331.23/38,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,905.35

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