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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,769.30, 53,506.71 and 22,855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,769.30, 53,506.71 and 22,855.23 is: 31,543.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,769.30 : 53,506.71 = 22,855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,769.30/53,506.71 = 22,855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,769.30x = 53,506.71 × 22,855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,769.30x = 1,222,908,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,908,163.59/38,769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,543.21

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