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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.09, 52,928.63 and 22,441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.09, 52,928.63 and 22,441.61 is: 30,969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.09 : 52,928.63 = 22,441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.09/52,928.63 = 22,441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.09x = 52,928.63 × 22,441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.09x = 1,187,803,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,803,692.41/38,354.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,969.42

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