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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,289.06, 52,831.15 and 22,370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,289.06, 52,831.15 and 22,370.43 is: 30,866.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,289.06 : 52,831.15 = 22,370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,289.06/52,831.15 = 22,370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,289.06x = 52,831.15 × 22,370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,289.06x = 1,181,855,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,855,542.89/38,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.66

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