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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,297.80, 52,850.84 and 22,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,297.80, 52,850.84 and 22,379.07 is: 30,883.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,297.80 : 52,850.84 = 22,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,297.80/52,850.84 = 22,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,297.80x = 52,850.84 × 22,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,297.80x = 1,182,752,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,752,647.92/38,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,883.04

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