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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.43, 52,882.68 and 22,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.43, 52,882.68 and 22,399.99 is: 30,920.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.43 : 52,882.68 = 22,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.43/52,882.68 = 22,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.43x = 52,882.68 × 22,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.43x = 1,184,571,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,571,503.17/38,310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,920.34

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