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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,341.76, 52,903.53 and 22,423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,341.76, 52,903.53 and 22,423.03 is: 30,939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,341.76 : 52,903.53 = 22,423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,341.76/52,903.53 = 22,423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,341.76x = 52,903.53 × 22,423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,341.76x = 1,186,257,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,257,308.04/38,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,939.05

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