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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,290.73, 52,843.25 and 22,384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,290.73, 52,843.25 and 22,384.49 is: 30,891.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,290.73 : 52,843.25 = 22,384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,290.73/52,843.25 = 22,384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,290.73x = 52,843.25 × 22,384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,290.73x = 1,182,868,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,868,992.94/38,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,891.79

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