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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,473.16, 53,094.34 and 22,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,473.16, 53,094.34 and 22,339.26 is: 30,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,473.16 : 53,094.34 = 22,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,473.16/53,094.34 = 22,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,473.16x = 53,094.34 × 22,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,473.16x = 1,186,088,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,088,265.79/38,473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,828.98

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