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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,562.68, 53,212.85 and 22,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,562.68, 53,212.85 and 22,644.06 is: 31,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,562.68 : 53,212.85 = 22,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,562.68/53,212.85 = 22,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,562.68x = 53,212.85 × 22,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,562.68x = 1,204,954,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,954,740.32/38,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,246.65

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