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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,286.77, 52,828.04 and 22,368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,286.77, 52,828.04 and 22,368.14 is: 30,863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,286.77 : 52,828.04 = 22,368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,286.77/52,828.04 = 22,368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,286.77x = 52,828.04 × 22,368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,286.77x = 1,181,664,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,664,618.66/38,286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,863.53

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