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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,278.26, 52,814.03 and 22,353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,278.26, 52,814.03 and 22,353.66 is: 30,842.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,278.26 : 52,814.03 = 22,353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,278.26/52,814.03 = 22,353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,278.26x = 52,814.03 × 22,353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,278.26x = 1,180,586,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,586,758.08/38,278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,842.23

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