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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.73, 52,830.70 and 22,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.73, 52,830.70 and 22,370.10 is: 30,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.73 : 52,830.70 = 22,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.73/52,830.70 = 22,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.73x = 52,830.70 × 22,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.73x = 1,181,828,042.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,828,042.07/38,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.21

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