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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,709.24, 53,419.32 and 22,576.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,709.24, 53,419.32 and 22,576.10 is: 31,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,709.24 : 53,419.32 = 22,576.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,709.24/53,419.32 = 22,576.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,709.24x = 53,419.32 × 22,576.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,709.24x = 1,205,999,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,999,910.25/38,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,155.35

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