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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.13, 53,051.70 and 22,539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.13, 53,051.70 and 22,539.18 is: 31,103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.13 : 53,051.70 = 22,539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.13/53,051.70 = 22,539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.13x = 53,051.70 × 22,539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.13x = 1,195,741,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,741,815.61/38,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,103.37

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