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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.56, 53,773.14 and 22,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.56, 53,773.14 and 22,196.68 is: 30,623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.56 : 53,773.14 = 22,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.56/53,773.14 = 22,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.56x = 53,773.14 × 22,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.56x = 1,193,585,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,585,181.18/38,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,623.94

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