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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,391.54, 52,962.21 and 22,466.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,391.54, 52,962.21 and 22,466.13 is: 30,992.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,391.54 : 52,962.21 = 22,466.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,391.54/52,962.21 = 22,466.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,391.54x = 52,962.21 × 22,466.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,391.54x = 1,189,855,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,855,894.95/38,391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,992.66

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