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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.17, 52,910.93 and 22,428.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.17, 52,910.93 and 22,428.51 is: 30,946.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.17 : 52,910.93 = 22,428.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.17/52,910.93 = 22,428.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.17x = 52,910.93 × 22,428.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.17x = 1,186,713,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,713,210.47/38,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,946.57

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