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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.08, 53,358.48 and 22,529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.08, 53,358.48 and 22,529.51 is: 31,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.08 : 53,358.48 = 22,529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.08/53,358.48 = 22,529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.08x = 53,358.48 × 22,529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.08x = 1,202,140,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,140,141.95/38,663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,092.72

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