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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.03, 52,829.74 and 22,369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.03, 52,829.74 and 22,369.40 is: 30,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.03 : 52,829.74 = 22,369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.03/52,829.74 = 22,369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.03x = 52,829.74 × 22,369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.03x = 1,181,769,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,769,474.11/38,288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.25

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