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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.26, 53,683.96 and 22,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.26, 53,683.96 and 22,134.26 is: 30,545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.26 : 53,683.96 = 22,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.26/53,683.96 = 22,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.26x = 53,683.96 × 22,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.26x = 1,188,254,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,254,728.47/38,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,545.40

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