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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,208.24, 52,729.92 and 22,293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,208.24, 52,729.92 and 22,293.36 is: 30,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,208.24 : 52,729.92 = 22,293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,208.24/52,729.92 = 22,293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,208.24x = 52,729.92 × 22,293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,208.24x = 1,175,527,089.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,527,089.33/38,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,766.32

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