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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,512.23, 53,147.24 and 22,596.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,512.23, 53,147.24 and 22,596.95 is: 31,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,512.23 : 53,147.24 = 22,596.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,512.23/53,147.24 = 22,596.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,512.23x = 53,147.24 × 22,596.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,512.23x = 1,200,965,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,965,146.20/38,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,183.99

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