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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,925.39, 53,717.36 and 22,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,925.39, 53,717.36 and 22,159.47 is: 30,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,925.39 : 53,717.36 = 22,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,925.39/53,717.36 = 22,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,925.39x = 53,717.36 × 22,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,925.39x = 1,190,348,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,348,227.40/38,925.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,580.25

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