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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.72, 53,637.06 and 22,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.72, 53,637.06 and 22,093.48 is: 30,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.72 : 53,637.06 = 22,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.72/53,637.06 = 22,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.72x = 53,637.06 × 22,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.72x = 1,185,029,312.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,029,312.37/38,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,491.92

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