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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.11, 52,790.18 and 22,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.11, 52,790.18 and 22,343.54 is: 30,824.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.11 : 52,790.18 = 22,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.11/52,790.18 = 22,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.11x = 52,790.18 × 22,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.11x = 1,179,519,122.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,519,122.77/38,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,824.12

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