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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,922.64, 53,716.44 and 22,156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,922.64, 53,716.44 and 22,156.72 is: 30,578.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,922.64 : 53,716.44 = 22,156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,922.64/53,716.44 = 22,156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,922.64x = 53,716.44 × 22,156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,922.64x = 1,190,180,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,180,120.48/38,922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,578.09

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