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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,403.93, 52,997.53 and 22,274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,403.93, 52,997.53 and 22,274.35 is: 30,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,403.93 : 52,997.53 = 22,274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,403.93/52,997.53 = 22,274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,403.93x = 52,997.53 × 22,274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,403.93x = 1,180,485,532.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,485,532.36/38,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,738.66

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