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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,372.48, 52,968.48 and 22,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,372.48, 52,968.48 and 22,462.08 is: 31,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,372.48 : 52,968.48 = 22,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,372.48/52,968.48 = 22,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,372.48x = 52,968.48 × 22,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,372.48x = 1,189,782,235.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,782,235.24/38,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,006.13

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