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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.62, 53,614.06 and 22,942.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.62, 53,614.06 and 22,942.91 is: 31,661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.62 : 53,614.06 = 22,942.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.62/53,614.06 = 22,942.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.62x = 53,614.06 × 22,942.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.62x = 1,230,062,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,062,629.99/38,850.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,661.34

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