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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,388.54, 52,958.07 and 22,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,388.54, 52,958.07 and 22,463.13 is: 30,988.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,388.54 : 52,958.07 = 22,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,388.54/52,958.07 = 22,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,388.54x = 52,958.07 × 22,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,388.54x = 1,189,604,010.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,604,010.96/38,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,988.52

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