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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.67, 52,916.76 and 22,427.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.67, 52,916.76 and 22,427.84 is: 30,943.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.67 : 52,916.76 = 22,427.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.67/52,916.76 = 22,427.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.67x = 52,916.76 × 22,427.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.67x = 1,186,808,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,808,758.89/38,354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,943.01

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