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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,462.65, 53,075.86 and 22,110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,462.65, 53,075.86 and 22,110.37 is: 30,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,462.65 : 53,075.86 = 22,110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,462.65/53,075.86 = 22,110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,462.65x = 53,075.86 × 22,110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,462.65x = 1,173,526,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,526,902.67/38,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,510.82

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