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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.23, 53,775.81 and 23,854.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.23, 53,775.81 and 23,854.11 is: 32,910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.23 : 53,775.81 = 23,854.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.23/53,775.81 = 23,854.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.23x = 53,775.81 × 23,854.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.23x = 1,282,774,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,774,087.08/38,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,910.86

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