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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.09, 52,913.84 and 22,427.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.09, 52,913.84 and 22,427.43 is: 30,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.09 : 52,913.84 = 22,427.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.09/52,913.84 = 22,427.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.09x = 52,913.84 × 22,427.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.09x = 1,186,721,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,721,330.49/38,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,947.65

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