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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,301.17, 52,838.34 and 22,378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,301.17, 52,838.34 and 22,378.46 is: 30,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,301.17 : 52,838.34 = 22,378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,301.17/52,838.34 = 22,378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,301.17x = 52,838.34 × 22,378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,301.17x = 1,182,440,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,440,678.16/38,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,872.18

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