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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,499.76, 53,129.84 and 22,584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,499.76, 53,129.84 and 22,584.52 is: 31,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,499.76 : 53,129.84 = 22,584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,499.76/53,129.84 = 22,584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,499.76x = 53,129.84 × 22,584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,499.76x = 1,199,911,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,911,934.08/38,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,166.74

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