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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,223.46, 52,751.70 and 22,313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,223.46, 52,751.70 and 22,313.04 is: 30,793.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,223.46 : 52,751.70 = 22,313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,223.46/52,751.70 = 22,313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,223.46x = 52,751.70 × 22,313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,223.46x = 1,177,050,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,050,792.17/38,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,793.94

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