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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.15, 52,835.36 and 22,373.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.15, 52,835.36 and 22,373.53 is: 30,870.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.15 : 52,835.36 = 22,373.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.15/52,835.36 = 22,373.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.15x = 52,835.36 × 22,373.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.15x = 1,182,113,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,113,512.02/38,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,870.91

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