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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,333.78, 52,908.24 and 22,203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,333.78, 52,908.24 and 22,203.75 is: 30,645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,333.78 : 52,908.24 = 22,203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,333.78/52,908.24 = 22,203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,333.78x = 52,908.24 × 22,203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,333.78x = 1,174,761,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,761,044.26/38,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.58

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