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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.24, 52,867.10 and 22,396.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.24, 52,867.10 and 22,396.61 is: 30,902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.24 : 52,867.10 = 22,396.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.24/52,867.10 = 22,396.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.24x = 52,867.10 × 22,396.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.24x = 1,184,043,556.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,043,556.20/38,315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,902.68

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