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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,658.96, 53,349.51 and 22,535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,658.96, 53,349.51 and 22,535.82 is: 31,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,658.96 : 53,349.51 = 22,535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,658.96/53,349.51 = 22,535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,658.96x = 53,349.51 × 22,535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,658.96x = 1,202,274,954.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,274,954.45/38,658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,099.52

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