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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.84, 53,765.24 and 23,057.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.84, 53,765.24 and 23,057.22 is: 31,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.84 : 53,765.24 = 23,057.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.84/53,765.24 = 23,057.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.84x = 53,765.24 × 23,057.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.84x = 1,239,676,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,676,967.03/38,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,806.29

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