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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.15, 52,829.91 and 22,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.15, 52,829.91 and 22,369.53 is: 30,865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.15 : 52,829.91 = 22,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.15/52,829.91 = 22,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.15x = 52,829.91 × 22,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.15x = 1,181,779,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,779,974.64/38,288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.42

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