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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,604.82, 53,275.96 and 22,689.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,604.82, 53,275.96 and 22,689.04 is: 31,311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,604.82 : 53,275.96 = 22,689.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,604.82/53,275.96 = 22,689.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,604.82x = 53,275.96 × 22,689.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,604.82x = 1,208,780,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,780,387.48/38,604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,311.64

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