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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,706.93, 53,420.51 and 22,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,706.93, 53,420.51 and 22,792.86 is: 31,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,706.93 : 53,420.51 = 22,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,706.93/53,420.51 = 22,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,706.93x = 53,420.51 × 22,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,706.93x = 1,217,606,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,606,205.56/38,706.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,457.06

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