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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,283.12, 52,834.86 and 22,372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,283.12, 52,834.86 and 22,372.92 is: 30,877.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,283.12 : 52,834.86 = 22,372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,283.12/52,834.86 = 22,372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,283.12x = 52,834.86 × 22,372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,283.12x = 1,182,070,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,070,095.99/38,283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,877.06

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