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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,427.35, 53,033.82 and 22,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,427.35, 53,033.82 and 22,525.16 is: 31,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,427.35 : 53,033.82 = 22,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,427.35/53,033.82 = 22,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,427.35x = 53,033.82 × 22,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,427.35x = 1,194,595,280.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,595,280.91/38,427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,087.11

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