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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,393.54, 52,964.97 and 22,468.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,393.54, 52,964.97 and 22,468.13 is: 30,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,393.54 : 52,964.97 = 22,468.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,393.54/52,964.97 = 22,468.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,393.54x = 52,964.97 × 22,468.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,393.54x = 1,190,023,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,023,831.41/38,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,995.42

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