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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,898, 53,688.96 and 22,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,898, 53,688.96 and 22,140.72 is: 30,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,898 : 53,688.96 = 22,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,898/53,688.96 = 22,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,898x = 53,688.96 × 22,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,898x = 1,188,712,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,712,230.45/38,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,559.73

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