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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,362.74, 52,940.52 and 22,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,362.74, 52,940.52 and 22,444.08 is: 30,972.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,362.74 : 52,940.52 = 22,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,362.74/52,940.52 = 22,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,362.74x = 52,940.52 × 22,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,362.74x = 1,188,201,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,201,266.12/38,362.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,972.79

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