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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,848.62, 53,611.47 and 22,081.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,848.62, 53,611.47 and 22,081.74 is: 30,473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,848.62 : 53,611.47 = 22,081.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,848.62/53,611.47 = 22,081.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,848.62x = 53,611.47 × 22,081.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,848.62x = 1,183,834,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,834,541.56/38,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,473.01

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