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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,584.88, 53,253.95 and 22,669.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,584.88, 53,253.95 and 22,669.32 is: 31,287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,584.88 : 53,253.95 = 22,669.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,584.88/53,253.95 = 22,669.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,584.88x = 53,253.95 × 22,669.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,584.88x = 1,207,230,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,230,890.49/38,584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,287.67

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