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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,274.84, 52,817.40 and 22,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,274.84, 52,817.40 and 22,359.96 is: 30,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,274.84 : 52,817.40 = 22,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,274.84/52,817.40 = 22,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,274.84x = 52,817.40 × 22,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,274.84x = 1,180,994,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,994,951.30/38,274.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,855.65

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