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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,371.60, 52,952.73 and 22,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,371.60, 52,952.73 and 22,459.06 is: 30,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,371.60 : 52,952.73 = 22,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,371.60/52,952.73 = 22,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,371.60x = 52,952.73 × 22,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,371.60x = 1,189,268,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,268,275.47/38,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,993.45

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