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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.60, 53,817.96 and 22,001.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,997.60, 53,817.96 and 22,001.52 is: 30,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,997.60 : 53,817.96 = 22,001.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,997.60/53,817.96 = 22,001.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,997.60x = 53,817.96 × 22,001.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,997.60x = 1,184,076,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,076,923.30/38,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,362.82

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