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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,299.23, 52,853.11 and 22,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,299.23, 52,853.11 and 22,380.30 is: 30,884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,299.23 : 52,853.11 = 22,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,299.23/52,853.11 = 22,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,299.23x = 52,853.11 × 22,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,299.23x = 1,182,868,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,868,401.78/38,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,884.91

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