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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,961.80, 53,767.86 and 22,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,961.80, 53,767.86 and 22,194.44 is: 30,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,961.80 : 53,767.86 = 22,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,961.80/53,767.86 = 22,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,961.80x = 53,767.86 × 22,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,961.80x = 1,193,347,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,347,542.70/38,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,628.66

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