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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,866.31, 53,635.52 and 22,099.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,866.31, 53,635.52 and 22,099.31 is: 30,497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,866.31 : 53,635.52 = 22,099.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,866.31/53,635.52 = 22,099.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,866.31x = 53,635.52 × 22,099.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,866.31x = 1,185,308,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,308,007.08/38,866.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,497.05

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