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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,794.09, 53,535.91 and 22,027.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,794.09, 53,535.91 and 22,027.09 is: 30,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,794.09 : 53,535.91 = 22,027.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,794.09/53,535.91 = 22,027.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,794.09x = 53,535.91 × 22,027.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,794.09x = 1,179,240,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,240,307.80/38,794.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.42

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