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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.84, 53,772.52 and 23,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.84, 53,772.52 and 23,851.74 is: 32,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.84 : 53,772.52 = 23,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.84/53,772.52 = 23,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.84x = 53,772.52 × 23,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.84x = 1,282,568,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,568,166.18/38,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,907.59

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