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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,380.74, 52,957.70 and 22,462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,380.74, 52,957.70 and 22,462.11 is: 30,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,380.74 : 52,957.70 = 22,462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,380.74/52,957.70 = 22,462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,380.74x = 52,957.70 × 22,462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,380.74x = 1,189,541,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,541,654.67/38,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,993.20

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