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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,225.31, 52,758.68 and 22,093.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,225.31, 52,758.68 and 22,093.30 is: 30,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,225.31 : 52,758.68 = 22,093.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,225.31/52,758.68 = 22,093.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,225.31x = 52,758.68 × 22,093.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,225.31x = 1,165,613,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,613,344.84/38,225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,493.23

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