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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.36, 53,579.52 and 22,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.36, 53,579.52 and 22,055.12 is: 30,436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.36 : 53,579.52 = 22,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.36/53,579.52 = 22,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.36x = 53,579.52 × 22,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.36x = 1,181,702,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,702,743.14/38,825.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,436.36

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