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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,413.20, 52,991.84 and 22,487.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,413.20, 52,991.84 and 22,487.84 is: 31,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,413.20 : 52,991.84 = 22,487.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,413.20/52,991.84 = 22,487.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,413.20x = 52,991.84 × 22,487.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,413.20x = 1,191,672,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,672,019.23/38,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,022.46

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