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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,257.89, 52,787.69 and 22,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,257.89, 52,787.69 and 22,335.11 is: 30,817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,257.89 : 52,787.69 = 22,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,257.89/52,787.69 = 22,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,257.89x = 52,787.69 × 22,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,257.89x = 1,179,018,487.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,018,487.18/38,257.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,817.66

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