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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,437.59, 53,042.35 and 22,304.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,437.59, 53,042.35 and 22,304.07 is: 30,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,437.59 : 53,042.35 = 22,304.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,437.59/53,042.35 = 22,304.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,437.59x = 53,042.35 × 22,304.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,437.59x = 1,183,060,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,060,266.44/38,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,778.73

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