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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,929.24, 53,722.42 and 22,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,929.24, 53,722.42 and 22,162.24 is: 30,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,929.24 : 53,722.42 = 22,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,929.24/53,722.42 = 22,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,929.24x = 53,722.42 × 22,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,929.24x = 1,190,609,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,609,165.42/38,929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,583.93

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