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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,982.35, 53,809.47 and 23,066.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,982.35, 53,809.47 and 23,066.76 is: 31,840.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982.35 : 53,809.47 = 23,066.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982.35/53,809.47 = 23,066.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982.35x = 53,809.47 × 23,066.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982.35x = 1,241,210,014.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,210,014.88/38,982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,840.31

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