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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.36, 53,537.65 and 22,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.36, 53,537.65 and 22,028.36 is: 30,399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.36 : 53,537.65 = 22,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.36/53,537.65 = 22,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.36x = 53,537.65 × 22,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.36x = 1,179,346,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,346,304.99/38,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,399.16

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