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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,389.41, 52,959.28 and 22,464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,389.41, 52,959.28 and 22,464.09 is: 30,989.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,389.41 : 52,959.28 = 22,464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,389.41/52,959.28 = 22,464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,389.41x = 52,959.28 × 22,464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,389.41x = 1,189,682,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,682,032.26/38,389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,989.85

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