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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,278.36, 52,814.46 and 22,352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,278.36, 52,814.46 and 22,352.68 is: 30,841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,278.36 : 52,814.46 = 22,352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,278.36/52,814.46 = 22,352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,278.36x = 52,814.46 × 22,352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,278.36x = 1,180,544,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,544,723.75/38,278.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,841.05

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