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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,322.51, 52,876.99 and 22,403.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,322.51, 52,876.99 and 22,403.89 is: 30,912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,322.51 : 52,876.99 = 22,403.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,322.51/52,876.99 = 22,403.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,322.51x = 52,876.99 × 22,403.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,322.51x = 1,184,649,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,649,891.09/38,322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,912.64

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