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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,445.59, 53,054.95 and 22,530.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,445.59, 53,054.95 and 22,530.05 is: 31,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,445.59 : 53,054.95 = 22,530.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,445.59/53,054.95 = 22,530.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,445.59x = 53,054.95 × 22,530.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,445.59x = 1,195,330,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,330,595.85/38,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,091.49

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