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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,288.77, 52,830.79 and 22,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,288.77, 52,830.79 and 22,370.14 is: 30,866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,288.77 : 52,830.79 = 22,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,288.77/52,830.79 = 22,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,288.77x = 52,830.79 × 22,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,288.77x = 1,181,832,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,832,168.61/38,288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.29

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