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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,816.82, 53,566.92 and 22,049.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,816.82, 53,566.92 and 22,049.82 is: 30,428.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,816.82 : 53,566.92 = 22,049.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,816.82/53,566.92 = 22,049.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,816.82x = 53,566.92 × 22,049.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,816.82x = 1,181,140,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,140,943.95/38,816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,428.59

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