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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,398.96, 52,989.65 and 22,269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,398.96, 52,989.65 and 22,269.15 is: 30,730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,398.96 : 52,989.65 = 22,269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,398.96/52,989.65 = 22,269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,398.96x = 52,989.65 × 22,269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,398.96x = 1,180,034,088.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,034,088.00/38,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,730.89

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