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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,607.06, 53,283.32 and 22,251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,607.06, 53,283.32 and 22,251.09 is: 30,709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,607.06 : 53,283.32 = 22,251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,607.06/53,283.32 = 22,251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,607.06x = 53,283.32 × 22,251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,607.06x = 1,185,611,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,611,948.82/38,607.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,709.72

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