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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.86, 52,866.59 and 22,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.86, 52,866.59 and 22,396.23 is: 30,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.86 : 52,866.59 = 22,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.86/52,866.59 = 22,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.86x = 52,866.59 × 22,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.86x = 1,184,012,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,012,196.97/38,314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,902.17

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