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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,444.76, 53,054.46 and 22,540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,444.76, 53,054.46 and 22,540.68 is: 31,106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,444.76 : 53,054.46 = 22,540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,444.76/53,054.46 = 22,540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,444.76x = 53,054.46 × 22,540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,444.76x = 1,195,883,605.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,883,605.43/38,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,106.54

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