Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,997.78, 53,816.88 and 22,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,997.78, 53,816.88 and 22,002 is: 30,362.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,997.78 : 53,816.88 = 22,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,997.78/53,816.88 = 22,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,997.78x = 53,816.88 × 22,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,997.78x = 1,184,078,993.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,078,993.76/38,997.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,362.73
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