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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,592.78, 53,259.51 and 22,458.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,592.78, 53,259.51 and 22,458.81 is: 30,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,592.78 : 53,259.51 = 22,458.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,592.78/53,259.51 = 22,458.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,592.78x = 53,259.51 × 22,458.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,592.78x = 1,196,145,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,145,215.78/38,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,994.02

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