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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,459.92, 53,066.74 and 22,103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,459.92, 53,066.74 and 22,103.95 is: 30,498.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,459.92 : 53,066.74 = 22,103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,459.92/53,066.74 = 22,103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,459.92x = 53,066.74 × 22,103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,459.92x = 1,172,984,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,984,567.62/38,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,498.88

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