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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,870.64, 53,639.52 and 22,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,870.64, 53,639.52 and 22,103.28 is: 30,501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,870.64 : 53,639.52 = 22,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,870.64/53,639.52 = 22,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,870.64x = 53,639.52 × 22,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,870.64x = 1,185,609,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,609,329.63/38,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,501.41

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