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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.06, 53,773.17 and 22,199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.06, 53,773.17 and 22,199.06 is: 30,634.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.06 : 53,773.17 = 22,199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.06/53,773.17 = 22,199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.06x = 53,773.17 × 22,199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.06x = 1,193,713,878.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,713,878.41/38,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,634.71

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