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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.15, 52,828.53 and 22,368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.15, 52,828.53 and 22,368.53 is: 30,864.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.15 : 52,828.53 = 22,368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.15/52,828.53 = 22,368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.15x = 52,828.53 × 22,368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.15x = 1,181,696,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,696,426.09/38,287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.04

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