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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,586.94, 53,256.80 and 22,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,586.94, 53,256.80 and 22,671.38 is: 31,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,586.94 : 53,256.80 = 22,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,586.94/53,256.80 = 22,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,586.94x = 53,256.80 × 22,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,586.94x = 1,207,405,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,405,340.20/38,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,290.52

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