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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,854.27, 53,618.97 and 22,939.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,854.27, 53,618.97 and 22,939.74 is: 31,656.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,854.27 : 53,618.97 = 22,939.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,854.27/53,618.97 = 22,939.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,854.27x = 53,618.97 × 22,939.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,854.27x = 1,230,005,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,005,517.96/38,854.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,656.89

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