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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,309.90, 52,859.76 and 22,391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,309.90, 52,859.76 and 22,391.24 is: 30,895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,309.90 : 52,859.76 = 22,391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,309.90/52,859.76 = 22,391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,309.90x = 52,859.76 × 22,391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,309.90x = 1,183,595,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,595,572.50/38,309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.29

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