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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.64, 53,473.50 and 22,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.64, 53,473.50 and 22,832.76 is: 31,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.64 : 53,473.50 = 22,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.64/53,473.50 = 22,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.64x = 53,473.50 × 22,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.64x = 1,220,947,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,947,591.86/38,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,510.24

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