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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.25, 52,826.90 and 22,369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.25, 52,826.90 and 22,369.47 is: 30,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.25 : 52,826.90 = 22,369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.25/52,826.90 = 22,369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.25x = 52,826.90 × 22,369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.25x = 1,181,709,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,709,642.90/38,276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,873.18

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