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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.96, 53,634.78 and 22,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.96, 53,634.78 and 22,098.96 is: 30,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.96 : 53,634.78 = 22,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.96/53,634.78 = 22,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.96x = 53,634.78 × 22,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.96x = 1,185,272,857.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,272,857.83/38,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,496.43

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