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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,671.28, 53,365.47 and 22,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,671.28, 53,365.47 and 22,537.56 is: 31,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,671.28 : 53,365.47 = 22,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,671.28/53,365.47 = 22,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,671.28x = 53,365.47 × 22,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,671.28x = 1,202,727,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,727,482.05/38,671.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,101.31

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