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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,314.32, 52,872.93 and 22,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,314.32, 52,872.93 and 22,182.31 is: 30,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,314.32 : 52,872.93 = 22,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,314.32/52,872.93 = 22,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,314.32x = 52,872.93 × 22,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,314.32x = 1,172,843,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,843,723.87/38,314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,611.11

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