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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,401.46, 52,993.10 and 22,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,401.46, 52,993.10 and 22,271.64 is: 30,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,401.46 : 52,993.10 = 22,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,401.46/52,993.10 = 22,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,401.46x = 52,993.10 × 22,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,401.46x = 1,180,243,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,243,245.68/38,401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,734.33

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