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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.96, 53,575.39 and 22,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.96, 53,575.39 and 22,055.96 is: 30,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.96 : 53,575.39 = 22,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.96/53,575.39 = 22,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.96x = 53,575.39 × 22,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.96x = 1,181,656,658.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,656,658.82/38,822.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,437.06

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