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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,317.61, 52,870.38 and 22,398.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,317.61, 52,870.38 and 22,398.98 is: 30,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,317.61 : 52,870.38 = 22,398.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,317.61/52,870.38 = 22,398.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,317.61x = 52,870.38 × 22,398.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,317.61x = 1,184,242,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,242,584.21/38,317.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,905.96

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