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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,269.51, 52,803.72 and 22,346.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,269.51, 52,803.72 and 22,346.73 is: 30,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,269.51 : 52,803.72 = 22,346.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,269.51/52,803.72 = 22,346.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,269.51x = 52,803.72 × 22,346.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,269.51x = 1,179,990,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,990,473.84/38,269.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,833.70

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