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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,794.11, 53,535.90 and 22,027.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,794.11, 53,535.90 and 22,027.11 is: 30,397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,794.11 : 53,535.90 = 22,027.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,794.11/53,535.90 = 22,027.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,794.11x = 53,535.90 × 22,027.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,794.11x = 1,179,241,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,241,158.25/38,794.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.43

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