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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.64, 53,054.72 and 22,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.64, 53,054.72 and 22,529.76 is: 31,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.64 : 53,054.72 = 22,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.64/53,054.72 = 22,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.64x = 53,054.72 × 22,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.64x = 1,195,310,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,310,108.47/38,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,091.72

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