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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,912.56, 53,699.58 and 22,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,912.56, 53,699.58 and 22,145.56 is: 30,561.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,912.56 : 53,699.58 = 22,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,912.56/53,699.58 = 22,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,912.56x = 53,699.58 × 22,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,912.56x = 1,189,207,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,207,270.86/38,912.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,561.01

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