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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.47, 52,792.97 and 22,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.47, 52,792.97 and 22,343.04 is: 30,835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.47 : 52,792.97 = 22,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.47/52,792.97 = 22,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.47x = 52,792.97 × 22,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.47x = 1,179,555,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,555,328.71/38,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,835.25

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