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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.21, 53,697.97 and 22,995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.21, 53,697.97 and 22,995.62 is: 31,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.21 : 53,697.97 = 22,995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.21/53,697.97 = 22,995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.21x = 53,697.97 × 22,995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.21x = 1,234,818,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,818,112.89/38,914.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,731.80

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