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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,786.49, 53,528.58 and 22,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,786.49, 53,528.58 and 22,874.04 is: 31,568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,786.49 : 53,528.58 = 22,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,786.49/53,528.58 = 22,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,786.49x = 53,528.58 × 22,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,786.49x = 1,224,414,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,414,880.06/38,786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,568.08

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