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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,767.44, 53,492.67 and 22,854.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,767.44, 53,492.67 and 22,854.96 is: 31,536.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,767.44 : 53,492.67 = 22,854.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,767.44/53,492.67 = 22,854.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,767.44x = 53,492.67 × 22,854.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,767.44x = 1,222,572,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,572,833.14/38,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,536.07

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