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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,295.28, 52,839.66 and 22,376.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,295.28, 52,839.66 and 22,376.65 is: 30,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,295.28 : 52,839.66 = 22,376.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,295.28/52,839.66 = 22,376.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,295.28x = 52,839.66 × 22,376.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,295.28x = 1,182,374,577.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,374,577.94/38,295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,875.20

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