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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,625.66, 53,299.62 and 22,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,625.66, 53,299.62 and 22,714.02 is: 31,343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,625.66 : 53,299.62 = 22,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,625.66/53,299.62 = 22,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,625.66x = 53,299.62 × 22,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,625.66x = 1,210,648,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,648,634.67/38,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,343.12

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