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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,784.36, 53,535.99 and 22,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,784.36, 53,535.99 and 22,867.77 is: 31,565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,784.36 : 53,535.99 = 22,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,784.36/53,535.99 = 22,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,784.36x = 53,535.99 × 22,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,784.36x = 1,224,248,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,248,706.04/38,784.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,565.53

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