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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,278.91, 52,839.33 and 22,368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,278.91, 52,839.33 and 22,368.53 is: 30,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,278.91 : 52,839.33 = 22,368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,278.91/52,839.33 = 22,368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,278.91x = 52,839.33 × 22,368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,278.91x = 1,181,938,138.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,938,138.28/38,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,877.01

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