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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.17, 53,368.96 and 22,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.17, 53,368.96 and 22,757.45 is: 31,403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.17 : 53,368.96 = 22,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.17/53,368.96 = 22,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.17x = 53,368.96 × 22,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.17x = 1,214,541,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,541,324.96/38,675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,403.65

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