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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.50, 53,581.95 and 22,063.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.50, 53,581.95 and 22,063.74 is: 30,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.50 : 53,581.95 = 22,063.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.50/53,581.95 = 22,063.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.50x = 53,581.95 × 22,063.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.50x = 1,182,218,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,218,213.49/38,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,447.96

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