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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,387.93, 52,975.22 and 22,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,387.93, 52,975.22 and 22,469.20 is: 31,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,387.93 : 52,975.22 = 22,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,387.93/52,975.22 = 22,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,387.93x = 52,975.22 × 22,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,387.93x = 1,190,310,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,310,568.44/38,387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,007.42

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