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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,439.99, 53,047.44 and 22,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,439.99, 53,047.44 and 22,524.57 is: 31,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,439.99 : 53,047.44 = 22,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,439.99/53,047.44 = 22,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,439.99x = 53,047.44 × 22,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,439.99x = 1,194,870,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,870,775.60/38,439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,084.06

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