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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,607.96, 53,278.08 and 22,692.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,607.96, 53,278.08 and 22,692.84 is: 31,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,607.96 : 53,278.08 = 22,692.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,607.96/53,278.08 = 22,692.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,607.96x = 53,278.08 × 22,692.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,607.96x = 1,209,030,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,030,944.95/38,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,315.59

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