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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,819.28, 53,563.86 and 22,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,819.28, 53,563.86 and 22,901.52 is: 31,600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,819.28 : 53,563.86 = 22,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,819.28/53,563.86 = 22,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,819.28x = 53,563.86 × 22,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,819.28x = 1,226,693,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,693,811.07/38,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,600.12

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