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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.48, 52,830.72 and 22,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.48, 52,830.72 and 22,367.88 is: 30,860.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.48 : 52,830.72 = 22,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.48/52,830.72 = 22,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.48x = 52,830.72 × 22,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.48x = 1,181,711,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,711,205.27/38,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,860.14

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