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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.06, 52,829.78 and 22,369.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.06, 52,829.78 and 22,369.43 is: 30,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.06 : 52,829.78 = 22,369.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.06/52,829.78 = 22,369.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.06x = 52,829.78 × 22,369.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.06x = 1,181,772,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,772,085.85/38,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.29

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