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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,368.10, 52,930.94 and 22,445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,368.10, 52,930.94 and 22,445.53 is: 30,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,368.10 : 52,930.94 = 22,445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,368.10/52,930.94 = 22,445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,368.10x = 52,930.94 × 22,445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,368.10x = 1,188,062,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,062,757.14/38,368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,964.86

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