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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,864.81, 53,633.44 and 22,097.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,864.81, 53,633.44 and 22,097.81 is: 30,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,864.81 : 53,633.44 = 22,097.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,864.81/53,633.44 = 22,097.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,864.81x = 53,633.44 × 22,097.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,864.81x = 1,185,181,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,181,728.47/38,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,494.98

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