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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,357.93, 52,934.28 and 22,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,357.93, 52,934.28 and 22,442.72 is: 30,971.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,357.93 : 52,934.28 = 22,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,357.93/52,934.28 = 22,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,357.93x = 52,934.28 × 22,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,357.93x = 1,187,989,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,989,362.73/38,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,971.15

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