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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,718, 53,431.40 and 22,584.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,718, 53,431.40 and 22,584.86 is: 31,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,718 : 53,431.40 = 22,584.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,718/53,431.40 = 22,584.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,718x = 53,431.40 × 22,584.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,718x = 1,206,740,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,740,688.60/38,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,167.43

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