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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.32, 52,808.80 and 22,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.32, 52,808.80 and 22,353.92 is: 30,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.32 : 52,808.80 = 22,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.32/52,808.80 = 22,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.32x = 52,808.80 × 22,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.32x = 1,180,483,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,483,690.50/38,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,850.77

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