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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.67, 52,910.24 and 22,428.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.67, 52,910.24 and 22,428.01 is: 30,945.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.67 : 52,910.24 = 22,428.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.67/52,910.24 = 22,428.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.67x = 52,910.24 × 22,428.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.67x = 1,186,671,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,671,391.82/38,346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,945.88

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