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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.16, 52,958.41 and 22,472.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.16, 52,958.41 and 22,472.55 is: 30,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.16 : 52,958.41 = 22,472.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.16/52,958.41 = 22,472.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.16x = 52,958.41 × 22,472.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.16x = 1,190,110,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,110,516.65/38,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,999.60

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