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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,568.28, 53,214.48 and 22,649.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,568.28, 53,214.48 and 22,649.62 is: 31,250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,568.28 : 53,214.48 = 22,649.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,568.28/53,214.48 = 22,649.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,568.28x = 53,214.48 × 22,649.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,568.28x = 1,205,287,750.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,287,750.50/38,568.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,250.75

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