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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.49, 52,868.83 and 22,397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.49, 52,868.83 and 22,397.86 is: 30,904.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.49 : 52,868.83 = 22,397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.49/52,868.83 = 22,397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.49x = 52,868.83 × 22,397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.49x = 1,184,148,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,148,652.70/38,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.41

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