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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,254.97, 52,795.17 and 22,344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,254.97, 52,795.17 and 22,344.54 is: 30,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,254.97 : 52,795.17 = 22,344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,254.97/52,795.17 = 22,344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,254.97x = 52,795.17 × 22,344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,254.97x = 1,179,683,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,683,787.87/38,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,837.40

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