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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,469.41, 53,089.16 and 22,335.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,469.41, 53,089.16 and 22,335.51 is: 30,823.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,469.41 : 53,089.16 = 22,335.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,469.41/53,089.16 = 22,335.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,469.41x = 53,089.16 × 22,335.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,469.41x = 1,185,773,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,773,352.39/38,469.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,823.80

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