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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,927.14, 53,719.86 and 22,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,927.14, 53,719.86 and 22,161.22 is: 30,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,927.14 : 53,719.86 = 22,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,927.14/53,719.86 = 22,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,927.14x = 53,719.86 × 22,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,927.14x = 1,190,497,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,497,635.83/38,927.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,582.72

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