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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.41, 53,285.70 and 22,695.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.41, 53,285.70 and 22,695.34 is: 31,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.41 : 53,285.70 = 22,695.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.41/53,285.70 = 22,695.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.41x = 53,285.70 × 22,695.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.41x = 1,209,337,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,337,078.64/38,609.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,322.34

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