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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,481.99, 53,114.01 and 22,571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,481.99, 53,114.01 and 22,571.58 is: 31,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,481.99 : 53,114.01 = 22,571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,481.99/53,114.01 = 22,571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,481.99x = 53,114.01 × 22,571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,481.99x = 1,198,867,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,867,125.84/38,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,153.98

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