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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,888.24, 53,659.68 and 22,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,888.24, 53,659.68 and 22,118 is: 30,519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,888.24 : 53,659.68 = 22,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,888.24/53,659.68 = 22,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,888.24x = 53,659.68 × 22,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,888.24x = 1,186,844,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,844,802.24/38,888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,519.38

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