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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,420.93, 53,026.09 and 22,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,420.93, 53,026.09 and 22,511.72 is: 31,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,420.93 : 53,026.09 = 22,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,420.93/53,026.09 = 22,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,420.93x = 53,026.09 × 22,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,420.93x = 1,193,708,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,708,490.77/38,420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,069.22

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