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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.22, 53,911.58 and 38,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,909.22, 53,911.58 and 38,068.44 is: 52,746.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,909.22 : 53,911.58 = 38,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,909.22/53,911.58 = 38,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,909.22x = 53,911.58 × 38,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,909.22x = 2,052,329,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,329,748.54/38,909.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,746.62

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