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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,366.91, 52,946.51 and 22,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,366.91, 52,946.51 and 22,448.30 is: 30,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,366.91 : 52,946.51 = 22,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,366.91/52,946.51 = 22,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,366.91x = 52,946.51 × 22,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,366.91x = 1,188,558,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,558,763.46/38,366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,978.75

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