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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,311.84, 52,867.38 and 22,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,311.84, 52,867.38 and 22,394.80 is: 30,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,311.84 : 52,867.38 = 22,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,311.84/52,867.38 = 22,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,311.84x = 52,867.38 × 22,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,311.84x = 1,183,954,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,954,401.62/38,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,903.09

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