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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,384.68, 52,971.23 and 22,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,384.68, 52,971.23 and 22,469.46 is: 31,008.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,384.68 : 52,971.23 = 22,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,384.68/52,971.23 = 22,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,384.68x = 52,971.23 × 22,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,384.68x = 1,190,234,989.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,234,989.81/38,384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,008.08

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