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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.18, 53,806.50 and 22,842.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.18, 53,806.50 and 22,842.26 is: 31,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.18 : 53,806.50 = 22,842.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.18/53,806.50 = 22,842.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.18x = 53,806.50 × 22,842.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.18x = 1,229,062,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,062,062.69/38,977.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,532.86

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