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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,349.54, 52,905.33 and 22,426.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,349.54, 52,905.33 and 22,426.97 is: 30,939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,349.54 : 52,905.33 = 22,426.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,349.54/52,905.33 = 22,426.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,349.54x = 52,905.33 × 22,426.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,349.54x = 1,186,505,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,505,984.22/38,349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,939.25

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