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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,910.51, 53,696.73 and 22,143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,910.51, 53,696.73 and 22,143.51 is: 30,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,910.51 : 53,696.73 = 22,143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,910.51/53,696.73 = 22,143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,910.51x = 53,696.73 × 22,143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,910.51x = 1,189,034,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,034,077.72/38,910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,558.17

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