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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.36, 52,829.82 and 22,363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.36, 52,829.82 and 22,363.43 is: 30,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.36 : 52,829.82 = 22,363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.36/52,829.82 = 22,363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.36x = 52,829.82 × 22,363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.36x = 1,181,455,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,455,717.33/38,282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.63

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