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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,652.09, 53,338.77 and 22,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,652.09, 53,338.77 and 22,737.48 is: 31,377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,652.09 : 53,338.77 = 22,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,652.09/53,338.77 = 22,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,652.09x = 53,338.77 × 22,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,652.09x = 1,212,789,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,789,216.10/38,652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,377.07

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