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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.29, 52,830.10 and 22,369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.29, 52,830.10 and 22,369.66 is: 30,865.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.29 : 52,830.10 = 22,369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.29/52,830.10 = 22,369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.29x = 52,830.10 × 22,369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.29x = 1,181,791,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,791,516.95/38,288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,865.61

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