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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,533.56, 53,181.96 and 22,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,533.56, 53,181.96 and 22,626.72 is: 31,228.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,533.56 : 53,181.96 = 22,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,533.56/53,181.96 = 22,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,533.56x = 53,181.96 × 22,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,533.56x = 1,203,333,317.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,333,317.97/38,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,228.19

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