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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,563.19, 53,217.61 and 22,647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,563.19, 53,217.61 and 22,647.90 is: 31,254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,563.19 : 53,217.61 = 22,647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,563.19/53,217.61 = 22,647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,563.19x = 53,217.61 × 22,647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,563.19x = 1,205,267,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,267,252.47/38,563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,254.35

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