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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,599.67, 53,280.69 and 22,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,599.67, 53,280.69 and 22,688.84 is: 31,318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,599.67 : 53,280.69 = 22,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,599.67/53,280.69 = 22,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,599.67x = 53,280.69 × 22,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,599.67x = 1,208,877,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,877,183.70/38,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,318.33

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