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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,922, 53,712.42 and 22,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,922, 53,712.42 and 22,155 is: 30,573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,922 : 53,712.42 = 22,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,922/53,712.42 = 22,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,922x = 53,712.42 × 22,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,922x = 1,189,998,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,998,665.10/38,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,573.93

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