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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.40, 52,866.30 and 22,404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.40, 52,866.30 and 22,404.76 is: 30,912.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.40 : 52,866.30 = 22,404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.40/52,866.30 = 22,404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.40x = 52,866.30 × 22,404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.40x = 1,184,456,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,456,763.59/38,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,912.53

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