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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,641.84, 53,325.96 and 22,726.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,641.84, 53,325.96 and 22,726.96 is: 31,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,641.84 : 53,325.96 = 22,726.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,641.84/53,325.96 = 22,726.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,641.84x = 53,325.96 × 22,726.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,641.84x = 1,211,936,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,936,959.88/38,641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,363.33

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