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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,799.64, 53,541.66 and 22,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,799.64, 53,541.66 and 22,032.28 is: 30,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,799.64 : 53,541.66 = 22,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,799.64/53,541.66 = 22,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,799.64x = 53,541.66 × 22,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,799.64x = 1,179,644,844.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,644,844.78/38,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,403.50

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