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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.57, 52,823.87 and 22,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.57, 52,823.87 and 22,354.45 is: 30,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.57 : 52,823.87 = 22,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.57/52,823.87 = 22,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.57x = 52,823.87 × 22,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.57x = 1,180,848,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,848,448.95/38,281.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,846.40

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