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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,821.50, 53,573.67 and 22,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,821.50, 53,573.67 and 22,054.50 is: 30,435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,821.50 : 53,573.67 = 22,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,821.50/53,573.67 = 22,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,821.50x = 53,573.67 × 22,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,821.50x = 1,181,540,505.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,540,505.02/38,821.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,435.21

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