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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,621.52, 53,296.68 and 22,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,621.52, 53,296.68 and 22,702.32 is: 31,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,621.52 : 53,296.68 = 22,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,621.52/53,296.68 = 22,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,621.52x = 53,296.68 × 22,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,621.52x = 1,209,958,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,958,284.30/38,621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,328.60

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