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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,931.76, 53,725.88 and 22,164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,931.76, 53,725.88 and 22,164.76 is: 30,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,931.76 : 53,725.88 = 22,164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,931.76/53,725.88 = 22,164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,931.76x = 53,725.88 × 22,164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,931.76x = 1,190,821,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,821,235.99/38,931.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,587.40

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