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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,900.79, 53,663.37 and 22,757.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,900.79, 53,663.37 and 22,757.54 is: 31,393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,900.79 : 53,663.37 = 22,757.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,900.79/53,663.37 = 22,757.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,900.79x = 53,663.37 × 22,757.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,900.79x = 1,221,246,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,246,020.99/38,900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,393.86

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