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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,595.72, 53,245.19 and 22,672.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,595.72, 53,245.19 and 22,672.99 is: 31,278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,595.72 : 53,245.19 = 22,672.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,595.72/53,245.19 = 22,672.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,595.72x = 53,245.19 × 22,672.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,595.72x = 1,207,227,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,227,280.83/38,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,278.79

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