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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,957.08, 53,759.58 and 22,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,957.08, 53,759.58 and 22,189.24 is: 30,620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,957.08 : 53,759.58 = 22,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,957.08/53,759.58 = 22,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,957.08x = 53,759.58 × 22,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,957.08x = 1,192,884,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,884,222.92/38,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,620.47

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