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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,398.39, 52,990.99 and 22,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,398.39, 52,990.99 and 22,266.52 is: 30,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,398.39 : 52,990.99 = 22,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,398.39/52,990.99 = 22,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,398.39x = 52,990.99 × 22,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,398.39x = 1,179,924,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,924,750.51/38,398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,728.50

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