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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,333.32, 52,907.61 and 22,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,333.32, 52,907.61 and 22,203.28 is: 30,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,333.32 : 52,907.61 = 22,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,333.32/52,907.61 = 22,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,333.32x = 52,907.61 × 22,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,333.32x = 1,174,722,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,722,628.36/38,333.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,644.95

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