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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,437.29, 53,040.87 and 22,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,437.29, 53,040.87 and 22,305.08 is: 30,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,437.29 : 53,040.87 = 22,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,437.29/53,040.87 = 22,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,437.29x = 53,040.87 × 22,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,437.29x = 1,183,080,583.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,080,583.42/38,437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,779.50

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