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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,392.79, 52,983.11 and 22,477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,392.79, 52,983.11 and 22,477.91 is: 31,020.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,392.79 : 52,983.11 = 22,477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,392.79/52,983.11 = 22,477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,392.79x = 52,983.11 × 22,477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,392.79x = 1,190,949,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,949,369.38/38,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,020.13

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