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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.97, 53,775.46 and 23,853.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.97, 53,775.46 and 23,853.86 is: 32,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.97 : 53,775.46 = 23,853.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.97/53,775.46 = 23,853.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.97x = 53,775.46 × 23,853.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.97x = 1,282,752,294.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,752,294.28/38,976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,910.52

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