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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,507.13, 53,124.93 and 22,585.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,507.13, 53,124.93 and 22,585.77 is: 31,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,507.13 : 53,124.93 = 22,585.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,507.13/53,124.93 = 22,585.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,507.13x = 53,124.93 × 22,585.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,507.13x = 1,199,867,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,867,450.25/38,507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,159.62

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