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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,347.97, 52,916.42 and 22,429.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,347.97, 52,916.42 and 22,429.31 is: 30,950.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,347.97 : 52,916.42 = 22,429.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,347.97/52,916.42 = 22,429.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,347.97x = 52,916.42 × 22,429.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,347.97x = 1,186,878,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,878,579.76/38,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,950.24

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