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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,270.84, 52,820.10 and 22,355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,270.84, 52,820.10 and 22,355.24 is: 30,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,270.84 : 52,820.10 = 22,355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,270.84/52,820.10 = 22,355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,270.84x = 52,820.10 × 22,355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,270.84x = 1,180,806,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,806,012.32/38,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,853.94

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