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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.02, 52,796.13 and 22,341.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.02, 52,796.13 and 22,341.23 is: 30,826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.02 : 52,796.13 = 22,341.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.02/52,796.13 = 22,341.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.02x = 52,796.13 × 22,341.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.02x = 1,179,530,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,530,483.44/38,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,826.10

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