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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.39, 52,785.62 and 22,333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.39, 52,785.62 and 22,333.61 is: 30,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.39 : 52,785.62 = 22,333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.39/52,785.62 = 22,333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.39x = 52,785.62 × 22,333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.39x = 1,178,893,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,893,075.09/38,256.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,815.59

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