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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,573.67, 53,224.47 and 22,652.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,573.67, 53,224.47 and 22,652.31 is: 31,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,573.67 : 53,224.47 = 22,652.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,573.67/53,224.47 = 22,652.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,573.67x = 53,224.47 × 22,652.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,573.67x = 1,205,657,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,657,194.03/38,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.96

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