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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,247.56, 52,784.97 and 22,337.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,247.56, 52,784.97 and 22,337.13 is: 30,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,247.56 : 52,784.97 = 22,337.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,247.56/52,784.97 = 22,337.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,247.56x = 52,784.97 × 22,337.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,247.56x = 1,179,064,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,064,851.12/38,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,827.19

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