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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,429.93, 53,034.62 and 22,296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,429.93, 53,034.62 and 22,296.02 is: 30,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,429.93 : 53,034.62 = 22,296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,429.93/53,034.62 = 22,296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,429.93x = 53,034.62 × 22,296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,429.93x = 1,182,460,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,460,571.56/38,429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,769.27

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