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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,752.08, 53,476.24 and 22,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,752.08, 53,476.24 and 22,837.20 is: 31,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,752.08 : 53,476.24 = 22,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,752.08/53,476.24 = 22,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,752.08x = 53,476.24 × 22,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,752.08x = 1,221,247,588.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,247,588.13/38,752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,514.38

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