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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,285.62, 52,838.31 and 22,375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,285.62, 52,838.31 and 22,375.42 is: 30,880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,285.62 : 52,838.31 = 22,375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,285.62/52,838.31 = 22,375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,285.62x = 52,838.31 × 22,375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,285.62x = 1,182,279,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,279,378.34/38,285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,880.51

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