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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.48, 52,801.26 and 22,349.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.48, 52,801.26 and 22,349.04 is: 30,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.48 : 52,801.26 = 22,349.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.48/52,801.26 = 22,349.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.48x = 52,801.26 × 22,349.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.48x = 1,180,057,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,057,471.79/38,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,843.53

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