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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.37, 53,633.86 and 22,098.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.37, 53,633.86 and 22,098.37 is: 30,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.37 : 53,633.86 = 22,098.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.37/53,633.86 = 22,098.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.37x = 53,633.86 × 22,098.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.37x = 1,185,220,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,220,693.48/38,865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,495.55

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