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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,284.62, 52,836.93 and 22,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,284.62, 52,836.93 and 22,374.42 is: 30,879.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,284.62 : 52,836.93 = 22,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,284.62/52,836.93 = 22,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,284.62x = 52,836.93 × 22,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,284.62x = 1,182,195,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,195,663.33/38,284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,879.13

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