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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,895.44, 53,676.40 and 22,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,895.44, 53,676.40 and 22,979.86 is: 31,712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,895.44 : 53,676.40 = 22,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,895.44/53,676.40 = 22,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,895.44x = 53,676.40 × 22,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,895.44x = 1,233,475,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,475,965.66/38,895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,712.61

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