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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,294.91, 52,843.05 and 22,377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,294.91, 52,843.05 and 22,377.33 is: 30,878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,294.91 : 52,843.05 = 22,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,294.91/52,843.05 = 22,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,294.91x = 52,843.05 × 22,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,294.91x = 1,182,486,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,486,368.06/38,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,878.42

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