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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,911.86, 53,690.58 and 22,998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,911.86, 53,690.58 and 22,998.87 is: 31,733.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,911.86 : 53,690.58 = 22,998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,911.86/53,690.58 = 22,998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,911.86x = 53,690.58 × 22,998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,911.86x = 1,234,822,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,822,669.64/38,911.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,733.84

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