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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,333.26, 52,891.92 and 22,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,333.26, 52,891.92 and 22,414.62 is: 30,927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,333.26 : 52,891.92 = 22,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,333.26/52,891.92 = 22,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,333.26x = 52,891.92 × 22,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,333.26x = 1,185,552,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,552,287.87/38,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.51

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