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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,660.63, 53,351.76 and 22,537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,660.63, 53,351.76 and 22,537.51 is: 31,101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,660.63 : 53,351.76 = 22,537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,660.63/53,351.76 = 22,537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,660.63x = 53,351.76 × 22,537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,660.63x = 1,202,415,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,415,775.65/38,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,101.82

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