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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.54, 52,963.59 and 22,467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.54, 52,963.59 and 22,467.13 is: 30,994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.54 : 52,963.59 = 22,467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.54/52,963.59 = 22,467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.54x = 52,963.59 × 22,467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.54x = 1,189,939,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,939,861.80/38,392.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,994.04

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