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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.28, 52,430.28 and 22,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.28, 52,430.28 and 22,073.63 is: 30,454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.28 : 52,430.28 = 22,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.28/52,430.28 = 22,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.28x = 52,430.28 × 22,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.28x = 1,157,326,339.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,326,339.37/38,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,454.13

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