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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,360.67, 52,925.04 and 22,433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,360.67, 52,925.04 and 22,433.85 is: 30,951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,360.67 : 52,925.04 = 22,433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,360.67/52,925.04 = 22,433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,360.67x = 52,925.04 × 22,433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,360.67x = 1,187,312,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,312,408.60/38,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,951.29

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