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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,957.24, 53,763.72 and 22,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,957.24, 53,763.72 and 22,190.24 is: 30,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,957.24 : 53,763.72 = 22,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,957.24/53,763.72 = 22,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,957.24x = 53,763.72 × 22,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,957.24x = 1,193,029,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,029,850.09/38,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,624.09

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