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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.74, 52,851.62 and 22,391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.74, 52,851.62 and 22,391.41 is: 30,900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.74 : 52,851.62 = 22,391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.74/52,851.62 = 22,391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.74x = 52,851.62 × 22,391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.74x = 1,183,422,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,422,292.58/38,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.58

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