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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,304.66, 52,860.70 and 22,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,304.66, 52,860.70 and 22,385.94 is: 30,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,304.66 : 52,860.70 = 22,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,304.66/52,860.70 = 22,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,304.66x = 52,860.70 × 22,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,304.66x = 1,183,336,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,336,458.56/38,304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,892.75

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