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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,855.36, 53,619.36 and 22,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,855.36, 53,619.36 and 22,941.44 is: 31,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,855.36 : 53,619.36 = 22,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,855.36/53,619.36 = 22,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,855.36x = 53,619.36 × 22,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,855.36x = 1,230,105,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,105,330.28/38,855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,658.58

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