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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,541.74, 53,187.96 and 22,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,541.74, 53,187.96 and 22,626.45 is: 31,224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,541.74 : 53,187.96 = 22,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,541.74/53,187.96 = 22,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,541.74x = 53,187.96 × 22,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,541.74x = 1,203,454,717.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,454,717.54/38,541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,224.72

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