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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,755.85, 53,496.57 and 22,839.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,755.85, 53,496.57 and 22,839.29 is: 31,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,755.85 : 53,496.57 = 22,839.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,755.85/53,496.57 = 22,839.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,755.85x = 53,496.57 × 22,839.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,755.85x = 1,221,823,408.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,823,408.75/38,755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,526.17

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