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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,443.49, 53,049.38 and 22,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,443.49, 53,049.38 and 22,311.26 is: 30,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,443.49 : 53,049.38 = 22,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,443.49/53,049.38 = 22,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,443.49x = 53,049.38 × 22,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,443.49x = 1,183,598,531.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,598,531.09/38,443.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,788.01

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