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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,828.96, 53,583.69 and 22,061.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,828.96, 53,583.69 and 22,061.96 is: 30,445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,828.96 : 53,583.69 = 22,061.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,828.96/53,583.69 = 22,061.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,828.96x = 53,583.69 × 22,061.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,828.96x = 1,182,161,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,161,225.43/38,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,445.35

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