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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.16, 52,851.66 and 22,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.16, 52,851.66 and 22,396.28 is: 30,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.16 : 52,851.66 = 22,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.16/52,851.66 = 22,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.16x = 52,851.66 × 22,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.16x = 1,183,680,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,680,575.82/38,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,896.50

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