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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,296.98, 52,836.93 and 22,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,296.98, 52,836.93 and 22,372.38 is: 30,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,296.98 : 52,836.93 = 22,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,296.98/52,836.93 = 22,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,296.98x = 52,836.93 × 22,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,296.98x = 1,182,087,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,087,875.99/38,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,866.35

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