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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,551.41, 53,205.66 and 22,637.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,551.41, 53,205.66 and 22,637.34 is: 31,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,551.41 : 53,205.66 = 22,637.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,551.41/53,205.66 = 22,637.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,551.41x = 53,205.66 × 22,637.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,551.41x = 1,204,434,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,434,615.34/38,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,242.30

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