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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,895.41, 53,676.35 and 22,979.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,895.41, 53,676.35 and 22,979.82 is: 31,712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,895.41 : 53,676.35 = 22,979.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,895.41/53,676.35 = 22,979.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,895.41x = 53,676.35 × 22,979.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,895.41x = 1,233,472,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,472,861.26/38,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,712.56

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