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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,276.91, 52,836.57 and 22,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,276.91, 52,836.57 and 22,366.53 is: 30,874.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,276.91 : 52,836.57 = 22,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,276.91/52,836.57 = 22,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,276.91x = 52,836.57 × 22,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,276.91x = 1,181,770,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,770,728.00/38,276.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,874.25

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