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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,293.79, 52,837.61 and 22,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,293.79, 52,837.61 and 22,375.16 is: 30,873.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,293.79 : 52,837.61 = 22,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,293.79/52,837.61 = 22,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,293.79x = 52,837.61 × 22,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,293.79x = 1,182,249,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,249,997.99/38,293.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,873.16

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