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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,354.28, 52,932.48 and 22,437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,354.28, 52,932.48 and 22,437.72 is: 30,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,354.28 : 52,932.48 = 22,437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,354.28/52,932.48 = 22,437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,354.28x = 52,932.48 × 22,437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,354.28x = 1,187,684,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,684,165.15/38,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,966.14

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