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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,313.90, 52,862.85 and 22,402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,313.90, 52,862.85 and 22,402.26 is: 30,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,313.90 : 52,862.85 = 22,402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,313.90/52,862.85 = 22,402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,313.90x = 52,862.85 × 22,402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,313.90x = 1,184,247,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,247,310.04/38,313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,909.08

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