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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,554.41, 53,209.80 and 22,640.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,554.41, 53,209.80 and 22,640.34 is: 31,246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,554.41 : 53,209.80 = 22,640.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,554.41/53,209.80 = 22,640.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,554.41x = 53,209.80 × 22,640.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,554.41x = 1,204,687,963.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,687,963.33/38,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,246.44

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