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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.84, 52,794.45 and 22,341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.84, 52,794.45 and 22,341.42 is: 30,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.84 : 52,794.45 = 22,341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.84/52,794.45 = 22,341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.84x = 52,794.45 × 22,341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.84x = 1,179,502,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,502,981.12/38,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,831.17

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