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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,985.47, 53,800.92 and 23,886.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,985.47, 53,800.92 and 23,886.45 is: 32,963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,985.47 : 53,800.92 = 23,886.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,985.47/53,800.92 = 23,886.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,985.47x = 53,800.92 × 23,886.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,985.47x = 1,285,112,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,112,985.53/38,985.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,963.90

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