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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,828, 53,582.66 and 22,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,828, 53,582.66 and 22,064.24 is: 30,448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,828 : 53,582.66 = 22,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,828/53,582.66 = 22,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,828x = 53,582.66 × 22,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,828x = 1,182,260,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,260,670.08/38,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,448.66

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