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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,300.67, 52,837.65 and 22,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,300.67, 52,837.65 and 22,377.96 is: 30,871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,300.67 : 52,837.65 = 22,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,300.67/52,837.65 = 22,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,300.67x = 52,837.65 × 22,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,300.67x = 1,182,398,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,398,818.19/38,300.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,871.49

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