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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,804.59, 53,540.99 and 22,662.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,804.59, 53,540.99 and 22,662.74 is: 31,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,804.59 : 53,540.99 = 22,662.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,804.59/53,540.99 = 22,662.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,804.59x = 53,540.99 × 22,662.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,804.59x = 1,213,385,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,385,422.40/38,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,269.13

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