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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.30, 52,810.20 and 22,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.30, 52,810.20 and 22,354.92 is: 30,852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.30 : 52,810.20 = 22,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.30/52,810.20 = 22,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.30x = 52,810.20 × 22,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.30x = 1,180,567,796.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,567,796.18/38,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,852.18

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