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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,342.76, 52,904.91 and 22,424.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,342.76, 52,904.91 and 22,424.03 is: 30,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,342.76 : 52,904.91 = 22,424.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,342.76/52,904.91 = 22,424.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,342.76x = 52,904.91 × 22,424.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,342.76x = 1,186,341,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,341,288.99/38,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,940.42

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