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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.08, 53,700.96 and 22,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.08, 53,700.96 and 22,146.96 is: 30,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.08 : 53,700.96 = 22,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.08/53,700.96 = 22,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.08x = 53,700.96 × 22,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.08x = 1,189,313,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,313,013.08/38,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,562.54

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