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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,860.83, 53,629.16 and 22,094.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,860.83, 53,629.16 and 22,094.91 is: 30,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,860.83 : 53,629.16 = 22,094.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,860.83/53,629.16 = 22,094.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,860.83x = 53,629.16 × 22,094.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,860.83x = 1,184,931,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,931,353.10/38,860.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.66

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