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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.44, 53,278.08 and 22,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.44, 53,278.08 and 22,704.96 is: 31,319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.44 : 53,278.08 = 22,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.44/53,278.08 = 22,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.44x = 53,278.08 × 22,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.44x = 1,209,676,675.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,676,675.28/38,623.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,319.75

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