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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.79, 52,963.94 and 22,467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.79, 52,963.94 and 22,467.38 is: 30,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.79 : 52,963.94 = 22,467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.79/52,963.94 = 22,467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.79x = 52,963.94 × 22,467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.79x = 1,189,960,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,960,589.12/38,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,994.38

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