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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.40, 52,936.88 and 22,442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.40, 52,936.88 and 22,442.76 is: 30,975.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.40 : 52,936.88 = 22,442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.40/52,936.88 = 22,442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.40x = 52,936.88 × 22,442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.40x = 1,188,049,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,049,580.78/38,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,975.57

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