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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.40, 52,455.54 and 22,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.40, 52,455.54 and 22,093.80 is: 30,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.40 : 52,455.54 = 22,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.40/52,455.54 = 22,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.40x = 52,455.54 × 22,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.40x = 1,158,942,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,942,209.65/38,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,490.94

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