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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.73, 52,846.01 and 22,386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.73, 52,846.01 and 22,386.49 is: 30,894.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.73 : 52,846.01 = 22,386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.73/52,846.01 = 22,386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.73x = 52,846.01 × 22,386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.73x = 1,183,036,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,036,674.40/38,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,894.55

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