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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,855.43, 53,622.47 and 22,939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,855.43, 53,622.47 and 22,939.54 is: 31,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,855.43 : 53,622.47 = 22,939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,855.43/53,622.47 = 22,939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,855.43x = 53,622.47 × 22,939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,855.43x = 1,230,074,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,074,833.82/38,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,657.73

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