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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,664.67, 53,354.71 and 22,746.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,664.67, 53,354.71 and 22,746.05 is: 31,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,664.67 : 53,354.71 = 22,746.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,664.67/53,354.71 = 22,746.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,664.67x = 53,354.71 × 22,746.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,664.67x = 1,213,608,901.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,608,901.40/38,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,388.06

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