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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.07, 53,792.46 and 22,832.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.07, 53,792.46 and 22,832.14 is: 31,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.07 : 53,792.46 = 22,832.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.07/53,792.46 = 22,832.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.07x = 53,792.46 × 22,832.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.07x = 1,228,196,977.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,196,977.66/38,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,518.84

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