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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.22, 52,867.49 and 22,386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.22, 52,867.49 and 22,386.56 is: 30,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.22 : 52,867.49 = 22,386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.22/52,867.49 = 22,386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.22x = 52,867.49 × 22,386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.22x = 1,183,520,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,520,860.66/38,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.12

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