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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,481.92, 53,112.96 and 22,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,481.92, 53,112.96 and 22,574.72 is: 31,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,481.92 : 53,112.96 = 22,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,481.92/53,112.96 = 22,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,481.92x = 53,112.96 × 22,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,481.92x = 1,199,010,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,010,200.37/38,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,157.75

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