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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,332.26, 52,890.54 and 22,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,332.26, 52,890.54 and 22,413.62 is: 30,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,332.26 : 52,890.54 = 22,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,332.26/52,890.54 = 22,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,332.26x = 52,890.54 × 22,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,332.26x = 1,185,468,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,468,465.15/38,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,926.13

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