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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.22, 52,970.34 and 22,254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.22, 52,970.34 and 22,254.67 is: 30,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.22 : 52,970.34 = 22,254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.22/52,970.34 = 22,254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.22x = 52,970.34 × 22,254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.22x = 1,178,837,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,837,436.49/38,384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,711.51

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