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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,330.11, 52,903.41 and 22,418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,330.11, 52,903.41 and 22,418.47 is: 30,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,330.11 : 52,903.41 = 22,418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,330.11/52,903.41 = 22,418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,330.11x = 52,903.41 × 22,418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,330.11x = 1,186,013,245.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,013,245.47/38,330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.08

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