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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,282.88, 52,829.92 and 22,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,282.88, 52,829.92 and 22,369.76 is: 30,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,282.88 : 52,829.92 = 22,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,282.88/52,829.92 = 22,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,282.88x = 52,829.92 × 22,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,282.88x = 1,181,792,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,792,631.22/38,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.00

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