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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.99, 53,615.96 and 22,944.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.99, 53,615.96 and 22,944.29 is: 31,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.99 : 53,615.96 = 22,944.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.99/53,615.96 = 22,944.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.99x = 53,615.96 × 22,944.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.99x = 1,230,180,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,180,134.87/38,851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,663.25

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