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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.99, 53,614.58 and 22,943.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.99, 53,614.58 and 22,943.29 is: 31,661.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.99 : 53,614.58 = 22,943.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.99/53,614.58 = 22,943.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.99x = 53,614.58 × 22,943.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.99x = 1,230,094,608.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,094,608.42/38,850.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,661.86

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