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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,483.87, 53,093.69 and 22,565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,483.87, 53,093.69 and 22,565.24 is: 31,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,483.87 : 53,093.69 = 22,565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,483.87/53,093.69 = 22,565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,483.87x = 53,093.69 × 22,565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,483.87x = 1,198,071,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,071,591.87/38,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,131.79

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