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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,960.84, 53,765.97 and 22,193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,960.84, 53,765.97 and 22,193.84 is: 30,627.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,960.84 : 53,765.97 = 22,193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,960.84/53,765.97 = 22,193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,960.84x = 53,765.97 × 22,193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,960.84x = 1,193,273,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,273,470.04/38,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,627.51

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