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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.82, 53,787.15 and 23,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.82, 53,787.15 and 23,059.86 is: 31,822.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.82 : 53,787.15 = 23,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.82/53,787.15 = 23,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.82x = 53,787.15 × 23,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.82x = 1,240,324,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,324,148.80/38,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,822.91

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