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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.55, 52,911.07 and 22,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.55, 52,911.07 and 22,423.72 is: 30,937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.55 : 52,911.07 = 22,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.55/52,911.07 = 22,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.55x = 52,911.07 × 22,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.55x = 1,186,462,830.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,462,830.24/38,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,937.31

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