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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,805.59, 53,542.36 and 22,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,805.59, 53,542.36 and 22,663.74 is: 31,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,805.59 : 53,542.36 = 22,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,805.59/53,542.36 = 22,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,805.59x = 53,542.36 × 22,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,805.59x = 1,213,470,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,470,126.03/38,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,270.50

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