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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,812.23, 53,560.98 and 22,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,812.23, 53,560.98 and 22,045.23 is: 30,422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,812.23 : 53,560.98 = 22,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,812.23/53,560.98 = 22,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,812.23x = 53,560.98 × 22,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,812.23x = 1,180,764,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,764,123.13/38,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,422.48

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