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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,441.76, 53,048.42 and 22,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,441.76, 53,048.42 and 22,536.80 is: 31,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,441.76 : 53,048.42 = 22,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,441.76/53,048.42 = 22,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,441.76x = 53,048.42 × 22,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,441.76x = 1,195,541,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,541,631.86/38,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,100.08

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