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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.07, 53,282.90 and 22,476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.07, 53,282.90 and 22,476.71 is: 31,019.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.07 : 53,282.90 = 22,476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.07/53,282.90 = 22,476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.07x = 53,282.90 × 22,476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.07x = 1,197,623,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,623,912.46/38,609.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,019.24

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