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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.29, 52,744.29 and 22,316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.29, 52,744.29 and 22,316.97 is: 30,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.29 : 52,744.29 = 22,316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.29/52,744.29 = 22,316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.29x = 52,744.29 × 22,316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.29x = 1,177,092,617.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,092,617.78/38,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,795.17

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