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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,310.90, 52,858.71 and 22,399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,310.90, 52,858.71 and 22,399.26 is: 30,904.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,310.90 : 52,858.71 = 22,399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,310.90/52,858.71 = 22,399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,310.90x = 52,858.71 × 22,399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,310.90x = 1,183,995,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,995,988.55/38,310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.94

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