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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,554.56, 53,211.45 and 22,635.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,554.56, 53,211.45 and 22,635.93 is: 31,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,554.56 : 53,211.45 = 22,635.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,554.56/53,211.45 = 22,635.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,554.56x = 53,211.45 × 22,635.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,554.56x = 1,204,490,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,490,657.40/38,554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,241.20

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