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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,423.54, 53,029.41 and 22,521.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,423.54, 53,029.41 and 22,521.62 is: 31,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,423.54 : 53,029.41 = 22,521.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,423.54/53,029.41 = 22,521.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,423.54x = 53,029.41 × 22,521.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,423.54x = 1,194,308,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,308,220.84/38,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,082.72

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