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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,627.94, 53,283.28 and 22,699.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,627.94, 53,283.28 and 22,699.29 is: 31,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,627.94 : 53,283.28 = 22,699.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,627.94/53,283.28 = 22,699.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,627.94x = 53,283.28 × 22,699.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,627.94x = 1,209,492,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,492,624.87/38,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,311.34

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