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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.08, 53,635.02 and 22,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.08, 53,635.02 and 22,099.16 is: 30,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.08 : 53,635.02 = 22,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.08/53,635.02 = 22,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.08x = 53,635.02 × 22,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.08x = 1,185,288,888.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,288,888.58/38,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.53

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