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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,946.06, 53,745.50 and 22,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,946.06, 53,745.50 and 22,179.06 is: 30,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,946.06 : 53,745.50 = 22,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,946.06/53,745.50 = 22,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,946.06x = 53,745.50 × 22,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,946.06x = 1,192,024,669.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,024,669.23/38,946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,607.07

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