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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,237.48, 52,768.07 and 22,318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,237.48, 52,768.07 and 22,318.84 is: 30,800.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,237.48 : 52,768.07 = 22,318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,237.48/52,768.07 = 22,318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,237.48x = 52,768.07 × 22,318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,237.48x = 1,177,722,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,722,111.44/38,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,800.20

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