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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,457.06, 53,073.18 and 22,535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,457.06, 53,073.18 and 22,535.70 is: 31,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,457.06 : 53,073.18 = 22,535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,457.06/53,073.18 = 22,535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,457.06x = 53,073.18 × 22,535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,457.06x = 1,196,041,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,041,262.53/38,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,100.69

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