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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.37, 52,745.34 and 22,305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.37, 52,745.34 and 22,305.79 is: 30,780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.37 : 52,745.34 = 22,305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.37/52,745.34 = 22,305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.37x = 52,745.34 × 22,305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.37x = 1,176,526,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,526,477.52/38,223.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,780.29

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