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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989, 53,805.90 and 22,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989, 53,805.90 and 22,222 is: 30,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989 : 53,805.90 = 22,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989/53,805.90 = 22,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989x = 53,805.90 × 22,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989x = 1,195,674,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,674,709.80/38,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,666.98

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