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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,845.34, 53,606.40 and 22,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,845.34, 53,606.40 and 22,078.34 is: 30,468.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,845.34 : 53,606.40 = 22,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,845.34/53,606.40 = 22,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,845.34x = 53,606.40 × 22,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,845.34x = 1,183,540,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,540,325.38/38,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,468.01

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