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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,445.76, 53,055.84 and 22,541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,445.76, 53,055.84 and 22,541.68 is: 31,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,445.76 : 53,055.84 = 22,541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,445.76/53,055.84 = 22,541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,445.76x = 53,055.84 × 22,541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,445.76x = 1,195,967,767.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,967,767.41/38,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,107.92

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