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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.56, 53,770.38 and 22,194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.56, 53,770.38 and 22,194.68 is: 30,621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.56 : 53,770.38 = 22,194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.56/53,770.38 = 22,194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.56x = 53,770.38 × 22,194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.56x = 1,193,416,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,416,377.58/38,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,621.18

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