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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,521.42, 53,157.78 and 22,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,521.42, 53,157.78 and 22,619.50 is: 31,213.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,521.42 : 53,157.78 = 22,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,521.42/53,157.78 = 22,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,521.42x = 53,157.78 × 22,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,521.42x = 1,202,402,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,402,404.71/38,521.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,213.87

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