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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,316.74, 52,869.17 and 22,398.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,316.74, 52,869.17 and 22,398.11 is: 30,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,316.74 : 52,869.17 = 22,398.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,316.74/52,869.17 = 22,398.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,316.74x = 52,869.17 × 22,398.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,316.74x = 1,184,169,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,169,108.93/38,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.75

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