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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,790.34, 53,530.73 and 22,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,790.34, 53,530.73 and 22,023.34 is: 30,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,790.34 : 53,530.73 = 22,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,790.34/53,530.73 = 22,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,790.34x = 53,530.73 × 22,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,790.34x = 1,178,925,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,925,467.24/38,790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,392.24

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