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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.64, 52,970.91 and 22,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.64, 52,970.91 and 22,255.08 is: 30,712.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.64 : 52,970.91 = 22,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.64/52,970.91 = 22,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.64x = 52,970.91 × 22,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.64x = 1,178,871,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,871,839.72/38,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,712.07

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