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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,511.22, 53,145.85 and 22,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,511.22, 53,145.85 and 22,595.94 is: 31,182.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,511.22 : 53,145.85 = 22,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,511.22/53,145.85 = 22,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,511.22x = 53,145.85 × 22,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,511.22x = 1,200,880,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,880,437.85/38,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,182.61

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