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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,904.93, 53,691.53 and 22,137.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,904.93, 53,691.53 and 22,137.93 is: 30,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,904.93 : 53,691.53 = 22,137.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,904.93/53,691.53 = 22,137.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,904.93x = 53,691.53 × 22,137.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,904.93x = 1,188,619,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,619,222.04/38,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,551.89

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