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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,653.22, 53,340.33 and 22,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,653.22, 53,340.33 and 22,524.09 is: 31,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,653.22 : 53,340.33 = 22,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,653.22/53,340.33 = 22,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,653.22x = 53,340.33 × 22,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,653.22x = 1,201,442,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,442,393.55/38,653.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,082.60

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