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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439.84, 53,051.04 and 22,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439.84, 53,051.04 and 22,524.96 is: 31,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439.84 : 53,051.04 = 22,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439.84/53,051.04 = 22,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439.84x = 53,051.04 × 22,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439.84x = 1,194,972,553.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,972,553.96/38,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,086.82

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