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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.40, 53,692.77 and 22,995.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,909.40, 53,692.77 and 22,995.33 is: 31,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,909.40 : 53,692.77 = 22,995.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,909.40/53,692.77 = 22,995.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,909.40x = 53,692.77 × 22,995.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,909.40x = 1,234,682,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,682,964.76/38,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,732.25

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