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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.10, 52,830.36 and 22,367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.10, 52,830.36 and 22,367.79 is: 30,865.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.10 : 52,830.36 = 22,367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.10/52,830.36 = 22,367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.10x = 52,830.36 × 22,367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.10x = 1,181,698,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,698,398.10/38,285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.75

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