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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,329.26, 52,886.40 and 22,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,329.26, 52,886.40 and 22,410.62 is: 30,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,329.26 : 52,886.40 = 22,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,329.26/52,886.40 = 22,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,329.26x = 52,886.40 × 22,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,329.26x = 1,185,217,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,217,013.57/38,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,921.99

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