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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,516.76, 53,153.28 and 22,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,516.76, 53,153.28 and 22,601.52 is: 31,190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,516.76 : 53,153.28 = 22,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,516.76/53,153.28 = 22,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,516.76x = 53,153.28 × 22,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,516.76x = 1,201,344,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,344,920.99/38,516.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,190.19

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