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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,350.76, 52,923.96 and 22,432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,350.76, 52,923.96 and 22,432.10 is: 30,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,350.76 : 52,923.96 = 22,432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,350.76/52,923.96 = 22,432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,350.76x = 52,923.96 × 22,432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,350.76x = 1,187,195,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,195,298.50/38,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,956.24

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