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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,861.82, 53,629.59 and 22,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,861.82, 53,629.59 and 22,954.14 is: 31,676.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,861.82 : 53,629.59 = 22,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,861.82/53,629.59 = 22,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,861.82x = 53,629.59 × 22,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,861.82x = 1,231,021,117.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,021,117.00/38,861.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,676.88

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