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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,493.96, 53,110.04 and 22,358.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,493.96, 53,110.04 and 22,358.15 is: 30,847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,493.96 : 53,110.04 = 22,358.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,493.96/53,110.04 = 22,358.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,493.96x = 53,110.04 × 22,358.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,493.96x = 1,187,442,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,442,240.83/38,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,847.50

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