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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,313.73, 52,865.03 and 22,395.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,313.73, 52,865.03 and 22,395.11 is: 30,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,313.73 : 52,865.03 = 22,395.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,313.73/52,865.03 = 22,395.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,313.73x = 52,865.03 × 22,395.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,313.73x = 1,183,918,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,918,039.36/38,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.62

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