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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,373.61, 52,955.67 and 22,244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,373.61, 52,955.67 and 22,244.03 is: 30,696.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,373.61 : 52,955.67 = 22,244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,373.61/52,955.67 = 22,244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,373.61x = 52,955.67 × 22,244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,373.61x = 1,177,947,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,947,512.15/38,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,696.81

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