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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,470.41, 53,090.54 and 22,336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,470.41, 53,090.54 and 22,336.51 is: 30,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,470.41 : 53,090.54 = 22,336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,470.41/53,090.54 = 22,336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,470.41x = 53,090.54 × 22,336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,470.41x = 1,185,857,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,857,377.62/38,470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,825.18

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