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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.29, 52,810.95 and 22,356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.29, 52,810.95 and 22,356.28 is: 30,841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.29 : 52,810.95 = 22,356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.29/52,810.95 = 22,356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.29x = 52,810.95 × 22,356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.29x = 1,180,656,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,656,535.12/38,281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,841.61

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