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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.39, 53,684.24 and 22,135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.39, 53,684.24 and 22,135.47 is: 30,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.39 : 53,684.24 = 22,135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.39/53,684.24 = 22,135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.39x = 53,684.24 × 22,135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.39x = 1,188,325,883.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,325,883.99/38,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,547.13

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