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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.46, 52,823.40 and 22,976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.46, 52,823.40 and 22,976.04 is: 31,694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.46 : 52,823.40 = 22,976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.46/52,823.40 = 22,976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.46x = 52,823.40 × 22,976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.46x = 1,213,672,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,672,750.53/38,293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,694.00

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