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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,284.61, 52,832.93 and 22,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,284.61, 52,832.93 and 22,365.68 is: 30,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,284.61 : 52,832.93 = 22,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,284.61/52,832.93 = 22,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,284.61x = 52,832.93 × 22,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,284.61x = 1,181,644,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,644,029.85/38,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.73

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