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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,244.71, 52,769.58 and 22,321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,244.71, 52,769.58 and 22,321.98 is: 30,799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,244.71 : 52,769.58 = 22,321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,244.71/52,769.58 = 22,321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,244.71x = 52,769.58 × 22,321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,244.71x = 1,177,921,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,921,425.66/38,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.59

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