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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,544.94, 53,186.52 and 22,411.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,544.94, 53,186.52 and 22,411.72 is: 30,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,544.94 : 53,186.52 = 22,411.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,544.94/53,186.52 = 22,411.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,544.94x = 53,186.52 × 22,411.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,544.94x = 1,192,001,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,001,394.01/38,544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,924.98

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