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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,308.55, 52,865.66 and 22,389.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,308.55, 52,865.66 and 22,389.85 is: 30,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,308.55 : 52,865.66 = 22,389.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,308.55/52,865.66 = 22,389.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,308.55x = 52,865.66 × 22,389.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,308.55x = 1,183,653,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,653,821.27/38,308.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.90

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