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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.26, 52,825.97 and 22,366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.26, 52,825.97 and 22,366.63 is: 30,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.26 : 52,825.97 = 22,366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.26/52,825.97 = 22,366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.26x = 52,825.97 × 22,366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.26x = 1,181,539,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,539,047.33/38,285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,861.46

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