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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.28, 53,215.86 and 22,650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.28, 53,215.86 and 22,650.62 is: 31,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.28 : 53,215.86 = 22,650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.28/53,215.86 = 22,650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.28x = 53,215.86 × 22,650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.28x = 1,205,372,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,372,222.83/38,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,252.13

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