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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,308.05, 52,864.97 and 22,389.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,308.05, 52,864.97 and 22,389.35 is: 30,897.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,308.05 : 52,864.97 = 22,389.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,308.05/52,864.97 = 22,389.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,308.05x = 52,864.97 × 22,389.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,308.05x = 1,183,611,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,611,939.80/38,308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.21

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