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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,268.90, 52,802.91 and 22,346.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,268.90, 52,802.91 and 22,346.19 is: 30,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,268.90 : 52,802.91 = 22,346.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,268.90/52,802.91 = 22,346.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,268.90x = 52,802.91 × 22,346.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,268.90x = 1,179,943,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,943,859.41/38,268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,832.97

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