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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,525.28, 53,143.32 and 22,606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,525.28, 53,143.32 and 22,606.62 is: 31,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,525.28 : 53,143.32 = 22,606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,525.28/53,143.32 = 22,606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,525.28x = 53,143.32 × 22,606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,525.28x = 1,201,390,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,390,840.78/38,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,184.48

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