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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,517.23, 53,148.89 and 22,595.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,517.23, 53,148.89 and 22,595.87 is: 31,179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,517.23 : 53,148.89 = 22,595.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,517.23/53,148.89 = 22,595.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,517.23x = 53,148.89 × 22,595.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,517.23x = 1,200,945,409.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,945,409.08/38,517.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,179.43

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