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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.22, 53,147.23 and 22,596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.22, 53,147.23 and 22,596.94 is: 31,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.22 : 53,147.23 = 22,596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.22/53,147.23 = 22,596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.22x = 53,147.23 × 22,596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.22x = 1,200,964,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,964,767.48/38,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,183.99

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