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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.67, 53,544.11 and 22,881.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.67, 53,544.11 and 22,881.87 is: 31,580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.67 : 53,544.11 = 22,881.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.67/53,544.11 = 22,881.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.67x = 53,544.11 × 22,881.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.67x = 1,225,189,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,189,364.29/38,795.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,580.57

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