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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,575.44, 53,244.83 and 22,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,575.44, 53,244.83 and 22,445.87 is: 30,981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,575.44 : 53,244.83 = 22,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,575.44/53,244.83 = 22,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,575.44x = 53,244.83 × 22,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,575.44x = 1,195,126,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,126,153.90/38,575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,981.53

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