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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.15, 52,833.98 and 22,372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.15, 52,833.98 and 22,372.53 is: 30,869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.15 : 52,833.98 = 22,372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.15/52,833.98 = 22,372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.15x = 52,833.98 × 22,372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.15x = 1,182,029,660.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,029,660.37/38,291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.52

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