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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.88, 52,783.55 and 22,332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.88, 52,783.55 and 22,332.11 is: 30,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.88 : 52,783.55 = 22,332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.88/52,783.55 = 22,332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.88x = 52,783.55 × 22,332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.88x = 1,178,767,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,767,752.96/38,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,813.52

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