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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,279.26, 52,815.40 and 22,354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,279.26, 52,815.40 and 22,354.66 is: 30,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,279.26 : 52,815.40 = 22,354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,279.26/52,815.40 = 22,354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,279.26x = 52,815.40 × 22,354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,279.26x = 1,180,670,309.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,670,309.76/38,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,843.60

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