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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439.71, 53,052.07 and 22,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439.71, 53,052.07 and 22,530.50 is: 31,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439.71 : 53,052.07 = 22,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439.71/53,052.07 = 22,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439.71x = 53,052.07 × 22,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439.71x = 1,195,289,606.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,289,606.81/38,439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,095.18

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