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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.54, 53,367.40 and 22,535.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.54, 53,367.40 and 22,535.96 is: 31,101.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.54 : 53,367.40 = 22,535.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.54/53,367.40 = 22,535.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.54x = 53,367.40 × 22,535.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.54x = 1,202,685,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,685,591.70/38,669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,101.63

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