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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.76, 52,832.25 and 22,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.76, 52,832.25 and 22,366.26 is: 30,866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.76 : 52,832.25 = 22,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.76/52,832.25 = 22,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.76x = 52,832.25 × 22,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.76x = 1,181,659,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,659,839.89/38,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.63

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