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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,895.08, 53,674.18 and 22,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,895.08, 53,674.18 and 22,127.08 is: 30,534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,895.08 : 53,674.18 = 22,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,895.08/53,674.18 = 22,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,895.08x = 53,674.18 × 22,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,895.08x = 1,187,652,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,652,874.79/38,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,534.78

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