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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,275.26, 52,821.90 and 22,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,275.26, 52,821.90 and 22,358.76 is: 30,856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,275.26 : 52,821.90 = 22,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,275.26/52,821.90 = 22,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,275.26x = 52,821.90 × 22,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,275.26x = 1,181,032,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,032,184.84/38,275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,856.28

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