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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,803.36, 53,548.32 and 22,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,803.36, 53,548.32 and 22,036 is: 30,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,803.36 : 53,548.32 = 22,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,803.36/53,548.32 = 22,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,803.36x = 53,548.32 × 22,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,803.36x = 1,179,990,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,990,779.52/38,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,409.50

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