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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,291.66, 52,834.67 and 22,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,291.66, 52,834.67 and 22,373.03 is: 30,870.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,291.66 : 52,834.67 = 22,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,291.66/52,834.67 = 22,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,291.66x = 52,834.67 × 22,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,291.66x = 1,182,071,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,071,392.78/38,291.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.21

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