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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,440.57, 53,046.78 and 22,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,440.57, 53,046.78 and 22,535.61 is: 31,098.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,440.57 : 53,046.78 = 22,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,440.57/53,046.78 = 22,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,440.57x = 53,046.78 × 22,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,440.57x = 1,195,441,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,441,545.84/38,440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,098.43

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