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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.23, 52,763.58 and 22,315.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.23, 52,763.58 and 22,315.59 is: 30,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.23 : 52,763.58 = 22,315.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.23/52,763.58 = 22,315.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.23x = 52,763.58 × 22,315.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.23x = 1,177,450,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,450,418.21/38,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,795.72

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