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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.34, 53,462.61 and 22,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.34, 53,462.61 and 22,833.27 is: 31,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.34 : 53,462.61 = 22,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.34/53,462.61 = 22,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.34x = 53,462.61 × 22,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.34x = 1,220,726,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,726,209.03/38,747.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,504.77

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