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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,301.98, 52,843.82 and 22,377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,301.98, 52,843.82 and 22,377.38 is: 30,873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,301.98 : 52,843.82 = 22,377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,301.98/52,843.82 = 22,377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,301.98x = 52,843.82 × 22,377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,301.98x = 1,182,506,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,506,240.79/38,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,873.24

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