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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,849.80, 53,598.90 and 22,926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,849.80, 53,598.90 and 22,926.28 is: 31,630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,849.80 : 53,598.90 = 22,926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,849.80/53,598.90 = 22,926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,849.80x = 53,598.90 × 22,926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,849.80x = 1,228,823,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,823,389.09/38,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,630.11

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