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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,826.72, 53,580.58 and 22,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,826.72, 53,580.58 and 22,059.72 is: 30,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,826.72 : 53,580.58 = 22,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,826.72/53,580.58 = 22,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,826.72x = 53,580.58 × 22,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,826.72x = 1,181,972,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,972,592.24/38,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,442.25

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