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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.08, 53,633.64 and 22,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.08, 53,633.64 and 22,098.16 is: 30,496.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.08 : 53,633.64 = 22,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.08/53,633.64 = 22,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.08x = 53,633.64 × 22,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.08x = 1,185,204,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,204,758.10/38,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.15

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