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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,546.48, 53,211.43 and 22,631.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,546.48, 53,211.43 and 22,631.91 is: 31,242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,546.48 : 53,211.43 = 22,631.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,546.48/53,211.43 = 22,631.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,546.48x = 53,211.43 × 22,631.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,546.48x = 1,204,276,123.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,276,123.48/38,546.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,242.18

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