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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,873.66, 53,636.58 and 22,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,873.66, 53,636.58 and 22,960.46 is: 31,680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,873.66 : 53,636.58 = 22,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,873.66/53,636.58 = 22,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,873.66x = 53,636.58 × 22,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,873.66x = 1,231,520,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,520,683.72/38,873.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,680.08

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