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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.04, 53,368.09 and 22,536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.04, 53,368.09 and 22,536.46 is: 31,102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.04 : 53,368.09 = 22,536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.04/53,368.09 = 22,536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.04x = 53,368.09 × 22,536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.04x = 1,202,727,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,727,825.56/38,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,102.32

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