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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,827.34, 53,581.46 and 22,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,827.34, 53,581.46 and 22,060.34 is: 30,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,827.34 : 53,581.46 = 22,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,827.34/53,581.46 = 22,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,827.34x = 53,581.46 × 22,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,827.34x = 1,182,024,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,024,847.09/38,827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,443.11

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