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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,893.20, 53,663.46 and 22,980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,893.20, 53,663.46 and 22,980.06 is: 31,707.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,893.20 : 53,663.46 = 22,980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,893.20/53,663.46 = 22,980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,893.20x = 53,663.46 × 22,980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,893.20x = 1,233,189,530.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,189,530.61/38,893.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,707.07

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