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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,267.61, 52,792.25 and 22,345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,267.61, 52,792.25 and 22,345.04 is: 30,826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,267.61 : 52,792.25 = 22,345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,267.61/52,792.25 = 22,345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,267.61x = 52,792.25 × 22,345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,267.61x = 1,179,644,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,644,562.25/38,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,826.19

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