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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,277.91, 52,837.95 and 22,367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,277.91, 52,837.95 and 22,367.53 is: 30,875.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,277.91 : 52,837.95 = 22,367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,277.91/52,837.95 = 22,367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,277.91x = 52,837.95 × 22,367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,277.91x = 1,181,854,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,854,431.76/38,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,875.63

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