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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.88, 52,786.31 and 22,334.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.88, 52,786.31 and 22,334.11 is: 30,816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.88 : 52,786.31 = 22,334.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.88/52,786.31 = 22,334.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.88x = 52,786.31 × 22,334.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.88x = 1,178,935,254.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,935,254.03/38,256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,816.29

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