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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,315.61, 52,867.62 and 22,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,315.61, 52,867.62 and 22,396.98 is: 30,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,315.61 : 52,867.62 = 22,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,315.61/52,867.62 = 22,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,315.61x = 52,867.62 × 22,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,315.61x = 1,184,074,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,074,971.80/38,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,903.20

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