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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,385.23, 52,963.92 and 22,466.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,385.23, 52,963.92 and 22,466.61 is: 30,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,385.23 : 52,963.92 = 22,466.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,385.23/52,963.92 = 22,466.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,385.23x = 52,963.92 × 22,466.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,385.23x = 1,189,919,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,919,734.71/38,385.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,999.42

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