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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,797.61, 53,540.73 and 22,030.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,797.61, 53,540.73 and 22,030.61 is: 30,402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,797.61 : 53,540.73 = 22,030.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,797.61/53,540.73 = 22,030.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,797.61x = 53,540.73 × 22,030.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,797.61x = 1,179,534,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,534,674.04/38,797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,402.25

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