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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,816.79, 53,570.61 and 22,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,816.79, 53,570.61 and 22,898.16 is: 31,601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,816.79 : 53,570.61 = 22,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,816.79/53,570.61 = 22,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,816.79x = 53,570.61 × 22,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,816.79x = 1,226,668,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,668,399.08/38,816.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,601.49

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