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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,994.84, 53,810.46 and 22,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,994.84, 53,810.46 and 22,001.76 is: 30,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,994.84 : 53,810.46 = 22,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,994.84/53,810.46 = 22,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,994.84x = 53,810.46 × 22,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,994.84x = 1,183,924,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,924,826.41/38,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,361.06

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