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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,898.60, 53,679.64 and 22,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,898.60, 53,679.64 and 22,982.72 is: 31,715.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,898.60 : 53,679.64 = 22,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,898.60/53,679.64 = 22,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,898.60x = 53,679.64 × 22,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,898.60x = 1,233,704,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,704,135.82/38,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,715.90

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