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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,267.68, 52,812.24 and 22,349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,267.68, 52,812.24 and 22,349.60 is: 30,844.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,267.68 : 52,812.24 = 22,349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,267.68/52,812.24 = 22,349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,267.68x = 52,812.24 × 22,349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,267.68x = 1,180,332,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,332,439.10/38,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,844.11

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