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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.17, 52,839.72 and 22,379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.17, 52,839.72 and 22,379.46 is: 30,873.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.17 : 52,839.72 = 22,379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.17/52,839.72 = 22,379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.17x = 52,839.72 × 22,379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.17x = 1,182,524,400.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,524,400.15/38,302.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,873.56

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