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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.55, 52,916.58 and 22,427.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.55, 52,916.58 and 22,427.73 is: 30,942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.55 : 52,916.58 = 22,427.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.55/52,916.58 = 22,427.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.55x = 52,916.58 × 22,427.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.55x = 1,186,798,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,798,768.76/38,354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,942.84

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