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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.61, 52,790.87 and 22,344.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.61, 52,790.87 and 22,344.04 is: 30,824.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.61 : 52,790.87 = 22,344.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.61/52,790.87 = 22,344.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.61x = 52,790.87 × 22,344.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.61x = 1,179,560,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,560,935.24/38,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,824.81

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