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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,396.04, 52,968.42 and 22,470.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,396.04, 52,968.42 and 22,470.64 is: 30,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,396.04 : 52,968.42 = 22,470.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,396.04/52,968.42 = 22,470.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,396.04x = 52,968.42 × 22,470.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,396.04x = 1,190,234,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,234,297.19/38,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,998.88

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