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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,269.12, 52,817.52 and 22,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,269.12, 52,817.52 and 22,362.88 is: 30,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,269.12 : 52,817.52 = 22,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,269.12/52,817.52 = 22,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,269.12x = 52,817.52 × 22,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,269.12x = 1,181,151,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,151,861.66/38,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.36

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