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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,566.28, 53,211.72 and 22,647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,566.28, 53,211.72 and 22,647.62 is: 31,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,566.28 : 53,211.72 = 22,647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,566.28/53,211.72 = 22,647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,566.28x = 53,211.72 × 22,647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,566.28x = 1,205,118,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,118,814.11/38,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,247.99

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