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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.06, 53,537.24 and 22,028.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.06, 53,537.24 and 22,028.06 is: 30,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.06 : 53,537.24 = 22,028.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.06/53,537.24 = 22,028.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.06x = 53,537.24 × 22,028.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.06x = 1,179,321,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,321,723.87/38,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,398.76

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