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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,283.17, 52,845.08 and 22,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,283.17, 52,845.08 and 22,372.74 is: 30,882.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,283.17 : 52,845.08 = 22,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,283.17/52,845.08 = 22,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,283.17x = 52,845.08 × 22,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,283.17x = 1,182,289,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,289,123.26/38,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,882.74

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