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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.14, 53,684.27 and 22,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.14, 53,684.27 and 22,985.56 is: 31,720.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.14 : 53,684.27 = 22,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.14/53,684.27 = 22,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.14x = 53,684.27 × 22,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.14x = 1,233,962,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,962,745.54/38,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,720.47

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