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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.10, 53,820.03 and 22,003.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.10, 53,820.03 and 22,003.02 is: 30,364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.10 : 53,820.03 = 22,003.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.10/53,820.03 = 22,003.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.10x = 53,820.03 × 22,003.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.10x = 1,184,203,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,203,196.49/38,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,364.89

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