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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.94, 52,776.96 and 22,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.94, 52,776.96 and 22,329.18 is: 30,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.94 : 52,776.96 = 22,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.94/52,776.96 = 22,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.94x = 52,776.96 × 22,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.94x = 1,178,466,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,466,239.69/38,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,812.04

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