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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,292.84, 52,836.32 and 22,374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,292.84, 52,836.32 and 22,374.21 is: 30,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,292.84 : 52,836.32 = 22,374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,292.84/52,836.32 = 22,374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,292.84x = 52,836.32 × 22,374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,292.84x = 1,182,170,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,170,807.44/38,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,871.85

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