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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,443.13, 53,050.32 and 22,538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,443.13, 53,050.32 and 22,538.18 is: 31,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,443.13 : 53,050.32 = 22,538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,443.13/53,050.32 = 22,538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,443.13x = 53,050.32 × 22,538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,443.13x = 1,195,657,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,657,395.97/38,443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,101.98

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