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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,483.94, 53,092.74 and 22,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,483.94, 53,092.74 and 22,348.49 is: 30,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,483.94 : 53,092.74 = 22,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,483.94/53,092.74 = 22,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,483.94x = 53,092.74 × 22,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,483.94x = 1,186,542,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,542,623.10/38,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,832.15

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