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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,348.29, 52,903.56 and 22,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,348.29, 52,903.56 and 22,425.72 is: 30,937.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,348.29 : 52,903.56 = 22,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,348.29/52,903.56 = 22,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,348.29x = 52,903.56 × 22,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,348.29x = 1,186,400,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,400,423.56/38,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,937.51

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