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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,348.78, 52,924.89 and 22,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,348.78, 52,924.89 and 22,432.22 is: 30,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,348.78 : 52,924.89 = 22,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,348.78/52,924.89 = 22,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,348.78x = 52,924.89 × 22,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,348.78x = 1,187,222,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,222,775.96/38,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,958.55

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