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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.54, 53,537.36 and 22,027.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.54, 53,537.36 and 22,027.46 is: 30,397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.54 : 53,537.36 = 22,027.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.54/53,537.36 = 22,027.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.54x = 53,537.36 × 22,027.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.54x = 1,179,292,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,292,055.91/38,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,397.62

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