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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,327.22, 52,897.91 and 22,408.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,327.22, 52,897.91 and 22,408.61 is: 30,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,327.22 : 52,897.91 = 22,408.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,327.22/52,897.91 = 22,408.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,327.22x = 52,897.91 × 22,408.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,327.22x = 1,185,368,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,368,258.47/38,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.58

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