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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,290.36, 52,832.94 and 22,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,290.36, 52,832.94 and 22,371.73 is: 30,868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,290.36 : 52,832.94 = 22,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,290.36/52,832.94 = 22,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,290.36x = 52,832.94 × 22,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,290.36x = 1,181,964,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,964,268.79/38,290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,868.46

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