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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.08, 53,790.12 and 23,894.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.08, 53,790.12 and 23,894.52 is: 32,960.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.08 : 53,790.12 = 23,894.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.08/53,790.12 = 23,894.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.08x = 53,790.12 × 23,894.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.08x = 1,285,289,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,289,098.14/38,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.29

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