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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.41, 53,215.92 and 22,650.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.41, 53,215.92 and 22,650.89 is: 31,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.41 : 53,215.92 = 22,650.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.41/53,215.92 = 22,650.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.41x = 53,215.92 × 22,650.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.41x = 1,205,387,684.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,387,684.09/38,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,252.43

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