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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,984.64, 53,801.92 and 22,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,984.64, 53,801.92 and 22,218.88 is: 30,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984.64 : 53,801.92 = 22,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984.64/53,801.92 = 22,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984.64x = 53,801.92 × 22,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984.64x = 1,195,418,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,418,404.25/38,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,663.83

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