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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,588.36, 53,241.98 and 22,669.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,588.36, 53,241.98 and 22,669.70 is: 31,278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,588.36 : 53,241.98 = 22,669.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,588.36/53,241.98 = 22,669.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,588.36x = 53,241.98 × 22,669.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,588.36x = 1,206,979,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,979,334.45/38,588.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,278.33

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