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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,644.56, 53,328.46 and 22,729.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,644.56, 53,328.46 and 22,729.98 is: 31,366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,644.56 : 53,328.46 = 22,729.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,644.56/53,328.46 = 22,729.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,644.56x = 53,328.46 × 22,729.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,644.56x = 1,212,154,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,154,829.23/38,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,366.76

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