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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,302.20, 52,863.36 and 22,383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,302.20, 52,863.36 and 22,383.54 is: 30,892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,302.20 : 52,863.36 = 22,383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,302.20/52,863.36 = 22,383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,302.20x = 52,863.36 × 22,383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,302.20x = 1,183,269,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,269,133.09/38,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,892.98

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