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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,283.56, 52,819.44 and 22,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,283.56, 52,819.44 and 22,356.52 is: 30,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,283.56 : 52,819.44 = 22,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,283.56/52,819.44 = 22,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,283.56x = 52,819.44 × 22,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,283.56x = 1,180,858,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,858,866.75/38,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,845.06

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