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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.62, 53,615.44 and 22,943.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.62, 53,615.44 and 22,943.91 is: 31,662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.62 : 53,615.44 = 22,943.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.62/53,615.44 = 22,943.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.62x = 53,615.44 × 22,943.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.62x = 1,230,147,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,147,829.97/38,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,662.72

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