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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.73, 52,844.63 and 22,385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.73, 52,844.63 and 22,385.49 is: 30,893.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.73 : 52,844.63 = 22,385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.73/52,844.63 = 22,385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.73x = 52,844.63 × 22,385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.73x = 1,182,952,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,952,936.42/38,291.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,893.17

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