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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,667.08, 53,359.68 and 22,533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,667.08, 53,359.68 and 22,533.37 is: 31,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,667.08 : 53,359.68 = 22,533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,667.08/53,359.68 = 22,533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,667.08x = 53,359.68 × 22,533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,667.08x = 1,202,373,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,373,145.72/38,667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,095.52

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