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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,982.67, 53,783.80 and 23,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,982.67, 53,783.80 and 23,859.56 is: 32,918.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982.67 : 53,783.80 = 23,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982.67/53,783.80 = 23,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982.67x = 53,783.80 × 23,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982.67x = 1,283,257,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,257,840.53/38,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,918.68

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