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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,383.63, 52,969.52 and 22,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,383.63, 52,969.52 and 22,254.08 is: 30,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,383.63 : 52,969.52 = 22,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,383.63/52,969.52 = 22,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,383.63x = 52,969.52 × 22,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,383.63x = 1,178,787,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,787,726.43/38,383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,710.69

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