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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,057.22, 52,540.07 and 22,953.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,057.22, 52,540.07 and 22,953.71 is: 31,688.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,057.22 : 52,540.07 = 22,953.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,057.22/52,540.07 = 22,953.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,057.22x = 52,540.07 × 22,953.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,057.22x = 1,205,989,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,989,152.69/38,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,688.84

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