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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.27, 53,368.34 and 22,536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.27, 53,368.34 and 22,536.74 is: 31,102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.27 : 53,368.34 = 22,536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.27/53,368.34 = 22,536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.27x = 53,368.34 × 22,536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.27x = 1,202,748,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,748,023.29/38,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,102.65

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