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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,702, 53,413.80 and 22,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,702, 53,413.80 and 22,787.92 is: 31,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,702 : 53,413.80 = 22,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,702/53,413.80 = 22,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,702x = 53,413.80 × 22,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,702x = 1,217,189,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,189,401.30/38,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,450.30

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