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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,846.10, 53,607.33 and 22,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,846.10, 53,607.33 and 22,079.10 is: 30,468.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,846.10 : 53,607.33 = 22,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,846.10/53,607.33 = 22,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,846.10x = 53,607.33 × 22,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,846.10x = 1,183,601,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,601,599.80/38,846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,468.99

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