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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,627.69, 53,307.52 and 22,713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,627.69, 53,307.52 and 22,713.62 is: 31,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,627.69 : 53,307.52 = 22,713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,627.69/53,307.52 = 22,713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,627.69x = 53,307.52 × 22,713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,627.69x = 1,210,806,429.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,806,429.10/38,627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,345.56

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