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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.40, 53,694.15 and 22,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.40, 53,694.15 and 22,996.33 is: 31,733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.40 : 53,694.15 = 22,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.40/53,694.15 = 22,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.40x = 53,694.15 × 22,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.40x = 1,234,768,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,768,392.47/38,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,733.63

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