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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.89, 53,815.71 and 22,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.89, 53,815.71 and 22,004.73 is: 30,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.89 : 53,815.71 = 22,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.89/53,815.71 = 22,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.89x = 53,815.71 × 22,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.89x = 1,184,200,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,200,168.31/38,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,366.53

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