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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,437.66, 53,049.09 and 22,528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,437.66, 53,049.09 and 22,528.42 is: 31,092.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,437.66 : 53,049.09 = 22,528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,437.66/53,049.09 = 22,528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,437.66x = 53,049.09 × 22,528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,437.66x = 1,195,112,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,112,180.14/38,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,092.22

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