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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.26, 53,814.85 and 22,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.26, 53,814.85 and 22,004.10 is: 30,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.26 : 53,814.85 = 22,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.26/53,814.85 = 22,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.26x = 53,814.85 × 22,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.26x = 1,184,147,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,147,487.68/38,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,365.67

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