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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,911.15, 53,695.18 and 22,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,911.15, 53,695.18 and 22,997.08 is: 31,734.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,911.15 : 53,695.18 = 22,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,911.15/53,695.18 = 22,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,911.15x = 53,695.18 × 22,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,911.15x = 1,234,832,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,832,350.07/38,911.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,734.67

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