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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,595.13, 53,262.27 and 22,680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,595.13, 53,262.27 and 22,680.43 is: 31,299.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,595.13 : 53,262.27 = 22,680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,595.13/53,262.27 = 22,680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,595.13x = 53,262.27 × 22,680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,595.13x = 1,208,011,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,011,186.38/38,595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,299.58

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