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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.44, 52,845.48 and 22,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.44, 52,845.48 and 22,992.04 is: 31,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.44 : 52,845.48 = 22,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.44/52,845.48 = 22,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.44x = 52,845.48 × 22,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.44x = 1,215,025,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,025,389.98/38,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,716.08

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