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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,243.50, 52,779.36 and 22,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,243.50, 52,779.36 and 22,333.07 is: 30,821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,243.50 : 52,779.36 = 22,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,243.50/52,779.36 = 22,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,243.50x = 52,779.36 × 22,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,243.50x = 1,178,725,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,725,141.44/38,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,821.58

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