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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,340.09, 52,905.56 and 22,421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,340.09, 52,905.56 and 22,421.43 is: 30,939.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,340.09 : 52,905.56 = 22,421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,340.09/52,905.56 = 22,421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,340.09x = 52,905.56 × 22,421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,340.09x = 1,186,218,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,218,198.04/38,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,939.37

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