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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.55, 52,867.03 and 22,390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.55, 52,867.03 and 22,390.85 is: 30,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.55 : 52,867.03 = 22,390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.55/52,867.03 = 22,390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.55x = 52,867.03 × 22,390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.55x = 1,183,737,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,737,738.68/38,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,899.29

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