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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,759.58, 53,481.80 and 22,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,759.58, 53,481.80 and 22,841.88 is: 31,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,759.58 : 53,481.80 = 22,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,759.58/53,481.80 = 22,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,759.58x = 53,481.80 × 22,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,759.58x = 1,221,624,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,624,857.78/38,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,518.01

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