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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.08, 52,871.25 and 22,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.08, 52,871.25 and 22,391.70 is: 30,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.08 : 52,871.25 = 22,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.08/52,871.25 = 22,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.08x = 52,871.25 × 22,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.08x = 1,183,877,168.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,877,168.63/38,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,908.95

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