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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.61, 52,970.87 and 22,255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.61, 52,970.87 and 22,255.05 is: 30,712.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.61 : 52,970.87 = 22,255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.61/52,970.87 = 22,255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.61x = 52,970.87 × 22,255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.61x = 1,178,868,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,868,984.26/38,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,712.02

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