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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.73, 52,847.39 and 22,387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.73, 52,847.39 and 22,387.49 is: 30,895.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.73 : 52,847.39 = 22,387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.73/52,847.39 = 22,387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.73x = 52,847.39 × 22,387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.73x = 1,183,120,415.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,120,415.15/38,293.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.93

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