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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,284.04, 52,832.04 and 22,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,284.04, 52,832.04 and 22,365.56 is: 30,864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,284.04 : 52,832.04 = 22,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,284.04/52,832.04 = 22,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,284.04x = 52,832.04 × 22,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,284.04x = 1,181,618,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,618,160.54/38,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.51

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