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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,913.21, 53,696.59 and 22,994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,913.21, 53,696.59 and 22,994.62 is: 31,730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,913.21 : 53,696.59 = 22,994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,913.21/53,696.59 = 22,994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,913.21x = 53,696.59 × 22,994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,913.21x = 1,234,732,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,732,490.62/38,913.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,730.42

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