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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,999.95, 53,818.23 and 22,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,999.95, 53,818.23 and 22,004.53 is: 30,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,999.95 : 53,818.23 = 22,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,999.95/53,818.23 = 22,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,999.95x = 53,818.23 × 22,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,999.95x = 1,184,244,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,244,856.58/38,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,365.29

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