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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,780.72, 53,509.08 and 22,640.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,780.72, 53,509.08 and 22,640.69 is: 31,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,780.72 : 53,509.08 = 22,640.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,780.72/53,509.08 = 22,640.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,780.72x = 53,509.08 × 22,640.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,780.72x = 1,211,482,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,482,626.24/38,780.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,239.31

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