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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,988, 53,804.52 and 22,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,988, 53,804.52 and 22,221 is: 30,665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,988 : 53,804.52 = 22,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,988/53,804.52 = 22,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,988x = 53,804.52 × 22,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,988x = 1,195,590,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,590,238.92/38,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,665.60

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