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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,445.72, 53,051.34 and 22,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,445.72, 53,051.34 and 22,310.52 is: 30,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,445.72 : 53,051.34 = 22,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,445.72/53,051.34 = 22,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,445.72x = 53,051.34 × 22,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,445.72x = 1,183,602,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,602,982.10/38,445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,786.34

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