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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.83, 53,817.03 and 22,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.83, 53,817.03 and 22,001.58 is: 30,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.83 : 53,817.03 = 22,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.83/53,817.03 = 22,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.83x = 53,817.03 × 22,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.83x = 1,184,059,690.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,059,690.91/38,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,363.75

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