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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,808.54, 53,549.91 and 22,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,808.54, 53,549.91 and 22,041.18 is: 30,413.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,808.54 : 53,549.91 = 22,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,808.54/53,549.91 = 22,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,808.54x = 53,549.91 × 22,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,808.54x = 1,180,303,205.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,303,205.29/38,808.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,413.49

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