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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,445.06, 53,059.43 and 22,535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,445.06, 53,059.43 and 22,535.85 is: 31,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,445.06 : 53,059.43 = 22,535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,445.06/53,059.43 = 22,535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,445.06x = 53,059.43 × 22,535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,445.06x = 1,195,739,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,739,242.89/38,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,102.55

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