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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.83, 52,758.90 and 22,312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.83, 52,758.90 and 22,312.17 is: 30,791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.83 : 52,758.90 = 22,312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.83/52,758.90 = 22,312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.83x = 52,758.90 × 22,312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.83x = 1,177,165,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,165,545.81/38,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,791.00

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