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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,364.48, 52,954.56 and 22,452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,364.48, 52,954.56 and 22,452.48 is: 30,991.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,364.48 : 52,954.56 = 22,452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,364.48/52,954.56 = 22,452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,364.48x = 52,954.56 × 22,452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,364.48x = 1,188,961,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,961,199.31/38,364.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,991.20

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