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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,577.70, 53,229.96 and 22,656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,577.70, 53,229.96 and 22,656.34 is: 31,261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,577.70 : 53,229.96 = 22,656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,577.70/53,229.96 = 22,656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,577.70x = 53,229.96 × 22,656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,577.70x = 1,205,996,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,996,071.95/38,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,261.48

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