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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.80, 53,774.76 and 22,199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.80, 53,774.76 and 22,199.44 is: 30,635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.80 : 53,774.76 = 22,199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.80/53,774.76 = 22,199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.80x = 53,774.76 × 22,199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.80x = 1,193,769,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,769,558.13/38,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,635.56

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