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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,287.35, 52,828.80 and 22,368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,287.35, 52,828.80 and 22,368.73 is: 30,864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,287.35 : 52,828.80 = 22,368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,287.35/52,828.80 = 22,368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,287.35x = 52,828.80 × 22,368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,287.35x = 1,181,713,087.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,713,087.27/38,287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,864.32

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