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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,930.76, 53,724.50 and 22,163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,930.76, 53,724.50 and 22,163.76 is: 30,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,930.76 : 53,724.50 = 22,163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,930.76/53,724.50 = 22,163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,930.76x = 53,724.50 × 22,163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,930.76x = 1,190,736,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,736,924.12/38,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,586.02

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