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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.42, 52,857.96 and 22,382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.42, 52,857.96 and 22,382.04 is: 30,895.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.42 : 52,857.96 = 22,382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.42/52,857.96 = 22,382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.42x = 52,857.96 × 22,382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.42x = 1,183,068,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,068,975.04/38,292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.64

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