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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,275.12, 52,823.82 and 22,364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,275.12, 52,823.82 and 22,364.92 is: 30,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,275.12 : 52,823.82 = 22,364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,275.12/52,823.82 = 22,364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,275.12x = 52,823.82 × 22,364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,275.12x = 1,181,400,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,400,508.39/38,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.02

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