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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.09, 52,835.27 and 22,373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.09, 52,835.27 and 22,373.46 is: 30,870.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.09 : 52,835.27 = 22,373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.09/52,835.27 = 22,373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.09x = 52,835.27 × 22,373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.09x = 1,182,107,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,107,855.87/38,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.81

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