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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.09, 53,767.69 and 22,195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.09, 53,767.69 and 22,195.09 is: 30,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.09 : 53,767.69 = 22,195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.09/53,767.69 = 22,195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.09x = 53,767.69 × 22,195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.09x = 1,193,378,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,378,718.64/38,962.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,629.23

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