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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.22, 52,786.53 and 22,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.22, 52,786.53 and 22,336.44 is: 30,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.22 : 52,786.53 = 22,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.22/52,786.53 = 22,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.22x = 52,786.53 × 22,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.22x = 1,179,063,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,063,160.15/38,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,830.65

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