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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.08, 53,640.24 and 22,102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.08, 53,640.24 and 22,102.96 is: 30,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.08 : 53,640.24 = 22,102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.08/53,640.24 = 22,102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.08x = 53,640.24 × 22,102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.08x = 1,185,608,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,608,079.11/38,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,501.82

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