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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,891.94, 53,677.58 and 22,536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,891.94, 53,677.58 and 22,536.85 is: 31,104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,891.94 : 53,677.58 = 22,536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,891.94/53,677.58 = 22,536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,891.94x = 53,677.58 × 22,536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,891.94x = 1,209,723,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,723,712.43/38,891.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,104.74

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