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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.16, 52,848.90 and 22,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.16, 52,848.90 and 22,394.28 is: 30,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.16 : 52,848.90 = 22,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.16/52,848.90 = 22,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.16x = 52,848.90 × 22,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.16x = 1,183,513,064.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,513,064.29/38,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,893.74

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