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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,980.08, 53,793.72 and 22,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,980.08, 53,793.72 and 22,212 is: 30,653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,980.08 : 53,793.72 = 22,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,980.08/53,793.72 = 22,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,980.08x = 53,793.72 × 22,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,980.08x = 1,194,866,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,866,108.64/38,980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,653.25

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