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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,281.92, 52,843.48 and 22,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,281.92, 52,843.48 and 22,371.54 is: 30,881.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,281.92 : 52,843.48 = 22,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,281.92/52,843.48 = 22,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,281.92x = 52,843.48 × 22,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,281.92x = 1,182,190,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,190,026.56/38,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,881.16

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