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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.46, 52,817.40 and 22,143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.46, 52,817.40 and 22,143.03 is: 30,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.46 : 52,817.40 = 22,143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.46/52,817.40 = 22,143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.46x = 52,817.40 × 22,143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.46x = 1,169,537,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,537,272.72/38,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,557.40

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