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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,606.06, 53,281.94 and 22,250.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,606.06, 53,281.94 and 22,250.09 is: 30,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,606.06 : 53,281.94 = 22,250.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,606.06/53,281.94 = 22,250.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,606.06x = 53,281.94 × 22,250.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,606.06x = 1,185,527,582.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,527,582.71/38,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,708.33

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