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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.76, 52,819.83 and 22,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.76, 52,819.83 and 22,357.26 is: 30,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.76 : 52,819.83 = 22,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.76/52,819.83 = 22,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.76x = 52,819.83 × 22,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.76x = 1,180,906,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,906,672.47/38,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,854.21

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