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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,592.81, 53,259.39 and 22,677.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,592.81, 53,259.39 and 22,677.03 is: 31,295.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,592.81 : 53,259.39 = 22,677.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,592.81/53,259.39 = 22,677.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,592.81x = 53,259.39 × 22,677.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,592.81x = 1,207,764,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,764,784.81/38,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,295.07

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