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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.97, 53,774.08 and 23,852.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.97, 53,774.08 and 23,852.86 is: 32,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.97 : 53,774.08 = 23,852.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.97/53,774.08 = 23,852.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.97x = 53,774.08 × 23,852.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.97x = 1,282,665,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,665,601.87/38,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,909.14

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