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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,548.08, 53,204.40 and 22,636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,548.08, 53,204.40 and 22,636.08 is: 31,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,548.08 : 53,204.40 = 22,636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,548.08/53,204.40 = 22,636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,548.08x = 53,204.40 × 22,636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,548.08x = 1,204,339,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,339,054.75/38,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,242.52

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