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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,834, 53,590.94 and 22,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,834, 53,590.94 and 22,067 is: 30,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,834 : 53,590.94 = 22,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,834/53,590.94 = 22,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,834x = 53,590.94 × 22,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,834x = 1,182,591,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,591,272.98/38,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.47

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