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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.55, 53,817.14 and 22,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.55, 53,817.14 and 22,001.74 is: 30,362.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.55 : 53,817.14 = 22,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.55/53,817.14 = 22,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.55x = 53,817.14 × 22,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.55x = 1,184,070,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,070,342.73/38,997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,362.69

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