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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,259.86, 52,813.04 and 22,349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,259.86, 52,813.04 and 22,349.43 is: 30,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,259.86 : 52,813.04 = 22,349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,259.86/52,813.04 = 22,349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,259.86x = 52,813.04 × 22,349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,259.86x = 1,180,341,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,341,228.82/38,259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,850.65

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