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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.40, 52,766.66 and 22,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.40, 52,766.66 and 22,318.76 is: 30,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.40 : 52,766.66 = 22,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.40/52,766.66 = 22,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.40x = 52,766.66 × 22,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.40x = 1,177,686,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,686,420.54/38,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,794.50

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