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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.07, 52,842.29 and 22,378.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.07, 52,842.29 and 22,378.41 is: 30,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.07 : 52,842.29 = 22,378.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.07/52,842.29 = 22,378.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.07x = 52,842.29 × 22,378.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.07x = 1,182,526,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,526,319.07/38,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,877.72

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