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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.76, 53,575.39 and 22,055.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.76, 53,575.39 and 22,055.76 is: 30,436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.76 : 53,575.39 = 22,055.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.76/53,575.39 = 22,055.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.76x = 53,575.39 × 22,055.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.76x = 1,181,645,943.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,645,943.75/38,822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,436.94

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