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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,799.36, 53,542.80 and 22,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,799.36, 53,542.80 and 22,032 is: 30,403.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,799.36 : 53,542.80 = 22,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,799.36/53,542.80 = 22,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,799.36x = 53,542.80 × 22,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,799.36x = 1,179,654,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,654,969.60/38,799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,403.98

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