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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.12, 53,767.62 and 22,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.12, 53,767.62 and 22,195.24 is: 30,629.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.12 : 53,767.62 = 22,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.12/53,767.62 = 22,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.12x = 53,767.62 × 22,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.12x = 1,193,385,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,385,230.13/38,962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,629.37

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