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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,835.11, 53,579.95 and 22,923.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,835.11, 53,579.95 and 22,923.47 is: 31,627.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835.11 : 53,579.95 = 22,923.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835.11/53,579.95 = 22,923.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835.11x = 53,579.95 × 22,923.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835.11x = 1,228,238,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,238,453.07/38,835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,627.01

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