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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,300.23, 52,854.49 and 22,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,300.23, 52,854.49 and 22,381.30 is: 30,886.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,300.23 : 52,854.49 = 22,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,300.23/52,854.49 = 22,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,300.23x = 52,854.49 × 22,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,300.23x = 1,182,952,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,952,197.04/38,300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,886.29

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