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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.02, 52,871.94 and 22,400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.02, 52,871.94 and 22,400.46 is: 30,914.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.02 : 52,871.94 = 22,400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.02/52,871.94 = 22,400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.02x = 52,871.94 × 22,400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.02x = 1,184,355,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,355,777.09/38,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,914.23

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