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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.35, 52,841.36 and 22,383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.35, 52,841.36 and 22,383.11 is: 30,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.35 : 52,841.36 = 22,383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.35/52,841.36 = 22,383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.35x = 52,841.36 × 22,383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.35x = 1,182,753,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,753,973.43/38,289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,889.89

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