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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.04, 53,485.92 and 22,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.04, 53,485.92 and 22,844.16 is: 31,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.04 : 53,485.92 = 22,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.04/53,485.92 = 22,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.04x = 53,485.92 × 22,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.04x = 1,221,840,914.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,840,914.23/38,759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,524.02

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