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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.74, 52,847.40 and 22,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.74, 52,847.40 and 22,387.50 is: 30,895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.74 : 52,847.40 = 22,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.74/52,847.40 = 22,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.74x = 52,847.40 × 22,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.74x = 1,183,121,167.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,121,167.50/38,293.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,895.94

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