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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.28, 52,926.96 and 22,433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.28, 52,926.96 and 22,433.72 is: 30,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.28 : 52,926.96 = 22,433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.28/52,926.96 = 22,433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.28x = 52,926.96 × 22,433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.28x = 1,187,348,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,348,601.09/38,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,960.62

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