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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,971.84, 53,784.64 and 22,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,971.84, 53,784.64 and 22,205.76 is: 30,645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,971.84 : 53,784.64 = 22,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,971.84/53,784.64 = 22,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,971.84x = 53,784.64 × 22,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,971.84x = 1,194,328,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,328,807.53/38,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.94

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