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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.36, 52,813.08 and 22,351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.36, 52,813.08 and 22,351.68 is: 30,839.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.36 : 52,813.08 = 22,351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.36/52,813.08 = 22,351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.36x = 52,813.08 × 22,351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.36x = 1,180,461,063.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,461,063.97/38,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,839.67

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