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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,404.93, 52,998.91 and 22,275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,404.93, 52,998.91 and 22,275.35 is: 30,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,404.93 : 52,998.91 = 22,275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,404.93/52,998.91 = 22,275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,404.93x = 52,998.91 × 22,275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,404.93x = 1,180,569,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,569,269.87/38,404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,740.04

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