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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,915.52, 53,700.28 and 22,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,915.52, 53,700.28 and 22,997 is: 31,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,915.52 : 53,700.28 = 22,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,915.52/53,700.28 = 22,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,915.52x = 53,700.28 × 22,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,915.52x = 1,234,945,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,945,339.16/38,915.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,734.01

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