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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,819.82, 53,571.06 and 22,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,819.82, 53,571.06 and 22,052.82 is: 30,432.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,819.82 : 53,571.06 = 22,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,819.82/53,571.06 = 22,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,819.82x = 53,571.06 × 22,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,819.82x = 1,181,392,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,392,943.39/38,819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,432.73

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