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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.24, 53,680.68 and 22,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.24, 53,680.68 and 22,982.67 is: 31,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.24 : 53,680.68 = 22,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.24/53,680.68 = 22,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.24x = 53,680.68 × 22,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.24x = 1,233,725,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,725,353.82/38,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,714.29

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