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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,783.16, 53,519.58 and 22,016.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,783.16, 53,519.58 and 22,016.04 is: 30,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,783.16 : 53,519.58 = 22,016.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,783.16/53,519.58 = 22,016.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,783.16x = 53,519.58 × 22,016.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,783.16x = 1,178,289,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,289,214.06/38,783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,381.46

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