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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,569.97, 53,226.92 and 22,654.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,569.97, 53,226.92 and 22,654.69 is: 31,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,569.97 : 53,226.92 = 22,654.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,569.97/53,226.92 = 22,654.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,569.97x = 53,226.92 × 22,654.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,569.97x = 1,205,839,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,839,295.82/38,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,263.68

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