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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,663.92, 53,353.68 and 22,745.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,663.92, 53,353.68 and 22,745.29 is: 31,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,663.92 : 53,353.68 = 22,745.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,663.92/53,353.68 = 22,745.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,663.92x = 53,353.68 × 22,745.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,663.92x = 1,213,544,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,544,924.17/38,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,387.01

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