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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,284.79, 52,831.64 and 22,379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,284.79, 52,831.64 and 22,379.63 is: 30,883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,284.79 : 52,831.64 = 22,379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,284.79/52,831.64 = 22,379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,284.79x = 52,831.64 × 22,379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,284.79x = 1,182,352,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,352,347.28/38,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,883.09

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