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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,852.62, 53,616.82 and 22,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,852.62, 53,616.82 and 22,944.91 is: 31,664.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,852.62 : 53,616.82 = 22,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,852.62/53,616.82 = 22,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,852.62x = 53,616.82 × 22,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,852.62x = 1,230,233,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,233,109.39/38,852.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,664.10

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