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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,850.96, 53,614.08 and 22,083.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,850.96, 53,614.08 and 22,083.96 is: 30,475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,850.96 : 53,614.08 = 22,083.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,850.96/53,614.08 = 22,083.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,850.96x = 53,614.08 × 22,083.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,850.96x = 1,184,011,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,011,198.16/38,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,475.73

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