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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,903.40, 53,684.51 and 22,989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,903.40, 53,684.51 and 22,989.33 is: 31,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,903.40 : 53,684.51 = 22,989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,903.40/53,684.51 = 22,989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,903.40x = 53,684.51 × 22,989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,903.40x = 1,234,170,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,170,801.33/38,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,723.98

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