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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,363.63, 52,918.11 and 22,437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,363.63, 52,918.11 and 22,437.41 is: 30,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,363.63 : 52,918.11 = 22,437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,363.63/52,918.11 = 22,437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,363.63x = 52,918.11 × 22,437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,363.63x = 1,187,345,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,345,065.90/38,363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,949.76

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