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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,505.52, 53,144.58 and 22,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,505.52, 53,144.58 and 22,382.56 is: 30,891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,505.52 : 53,144.58 = 22,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,505.52/53,144.58 = 22,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,505.52x = 53,144.58 × 22,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,505.52x = 1,189,511,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,511,750.52/38,505.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,891.98

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