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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,886.67, 53,668.80 and 21,894.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,886.67, 53,668.80 and 21,894.22 is: 30,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,886.67 : 53,668.80 = 21,894.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,886.67/53,668.80 = 21,894.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,886.67x = 53,668.80 × 21,894.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,886.67x = 1,175,036,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,036,514.34/38,886.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,216.95

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