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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,902.24, 53,682.06 and 22,983.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,902.24, 53,682.06 and 22,983.67 is: 31,715.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,902.24 : 53,682.06 = 22,983.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,902.24/53,682.06 = 22,983.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,902.24x = 53,682.06 × 22,983.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,902.24x = 1,233,810,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,810,751.96/38,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,715.67

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