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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.15, 52,913.91 and 22,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.15, 52,913.91 and 22,427.49 is: 30,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.15 : 52,913.91 = 22,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.15/52,913.91 = 22,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.15x = 52,913.91 × 22,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.15x = 1,186,726,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,726,187.39/38,346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,947.73

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