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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.80, 53,631.88 and 22,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.80, 53,631.88 and 22,954.36 is: 31,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.80 : 53,631.88 = 22,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.80/53,631.88 = 22,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.80x = 53,631.88 × 22,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.80x = 1,231,085,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,085,481.00/38,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,676.10

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