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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439.59, 53,051.90 and 22,530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439.59, 53,051.90 and 22,530.38 is: 31,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439.59 : 53,051.90 = 22,530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439.59/53,051.90 = 22,530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439.59x = 53,051.90 × 22,530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439.59x = 1,195,279,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,279,088.81/38,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,095.01

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