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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.74, 52,765.65 and 22,317.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.74, 52,765.65 and 22,317.09 is: 30,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.74 : 52,765.65 = 22,317.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.74/52,765.65 = 22,317.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.74x = 52,765.65 × 22,317.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.74x = 1,177,575,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,575,759.96/38,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,797.78

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