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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.36, 53,364.18 and 22,536.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.36, 53,364.18 and 22,536.60 is: 31,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.36 : 53,364.18 = 22,536.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.36/53,364.18 = 22,536.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.36x = 53,364.18 × 22,536.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.36x = 1,202,647,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,647,178.99/38,670.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,099.97

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