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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,486.35, 53,108.49 and 22,346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,486.35, 53,108.49 and 22,346.29 is: 30,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,486.35 : 53,108.49 = 22,346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,486.35/53,108.49 = 22,346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,486.35x = 53,108.49 × 22,346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,486.35x = 1,186,777,719.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,777,719.00/38,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,836.33

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