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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,828.09, 53,582.49 and 22,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,828.09, 53,582.49 and 22,061.09 is: 30,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,828.09 : 53,582.49 = 22,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,828.09/53,582.49 = 22,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,828.09x = 53,582.49 × 22,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,828.09x = 1,182,087,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,087,866.40/38,828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,444.15

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