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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,361.92, 52,939.80 and 22,446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,361.92, 52,939.80 and 22,446.72 is: 30,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,361.92 : 52,939.80 = 22,446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,361.92/52,939.80 = 22,446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,361.92x = 52,939.80 × 22,446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,361.92x = 1,188,324,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,324,867.46/38,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,976.68

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