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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.73, 52,848.77 and 22,388.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.73, 52,848.77 and 22,388.49 is: 30,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.73 : 52,848.77 = 22,388.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.73/52,848.77 = 22,388.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.73x = 52,848.77 × 22,388.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.73x = 1,183,204,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,204,158.66/38,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.31

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