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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.46, 52,824.78 and 22,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.46, 52,824.78 and 22,977.04 is: 31,695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.46 : 52,824.78 = 22,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.46/52,824.78 = 22,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.46x = 52,824.78 × 22,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.46x = 1,213,757,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,757,083.05/38,294.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,695.37

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