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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.65, 53,226.36 and 22,446.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.65, 53,226.36 and 22,446.54 is: 30,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.65 : 53,226.36 = 22,446.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.65/53,226.36 = 22,446.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.65x = 53,226.36 × 22,446.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.65x = 1,194,747,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,747,618.79/38,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,976.37

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