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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,673.86, 53,359.97 and 22,755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,673.86, 53,359.97 and 22,755.33 is: 31,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,673.86 : 53,359.97 = 22,755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,673.86/53,359.97 = 22,755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,673.86x = 53,359.97 × 22,755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,673.86x = 1,214,223,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,223,612.36/38,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,396.50

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