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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.40, 52,864.92 and 22,403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.40, 52,864.92 and 22,403.76 is: 30,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.40 : 52,864.92 = 22,403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.40/52,864.92 = 22,403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.40x = 52,864.92 × 22,403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.40x = 1,184,372,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,372,980.10/38,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.15

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