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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.29, 52,964.63 and 22,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.29, 52,964.63 and 22,467.88 is: 30,995.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.29 : 52,964.63 = 22,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.29/52,964.63 = 22,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.29x = 52,964.63 × 22,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.29x = 1,190,002,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,002,573.92/38,393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,995.07

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